Off Topic: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT Settlement Agreement Language Does Not Give Rise To Actionable Misrepresentation Claims To Opposing Counsel As Against Approving Counsel

Schedule online NOW

Or send us an inquiry

Required *

First Name *

Last Name *

E-mail *

Phone Number *

Main Issue *

Language Spoken *

Found Us

Comments *

Hope Law Group Column

Should I File Bankruptcy Now or Wait?

The New Bankruptcy Law: Changes to Chapter 7 and 13

What Bankruptcy Can and Cannot Do

What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

What exactly is bankruptcy?

Am I free to choose between Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Subscribe to Hope Law Group by Email

banhope2

Off Topic: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT Settlement Agreement Language Does Not Give Rise To Actionable Misrepresentation Claims To Opposing Counsel As Against Approving Counsel

News - Industry News

View Comments

Although Not a Fees Issue, Decision Is Of Interest to All California Litigators. For all you litigators out there, every wonder if signing “APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT” language in a settlement agreement might result in exposure to a...

Although Not a Fees Issue, Decision Is Of Interest to All California Litigators.

For all you litigators out there, every wonder if signing “APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT” language in a settlement agreement might result in exposure to a person other than your client (especially an opposing counsel)? An opposing counsel sued on that basis, attempting to assert actionable fraud claims against the approving counsel—arguing that this recital was tantamount to a representation by approving counsel about the accuracy of the settlement agreement.

The Second District, Division 4, in a 3-0 opinion authored by Presiding Justice Epstein, disagreed and affirmed the sustaining of a demurrer without leave to amend. The case is Freedman v. Brutzkus, Case No. B213489 (2d Dist., Div. 4 Mar. 11, 2010) (certified for publication).

Read Full Article

blog comments powered by Disqus

back to top

Proud Members Of:

Latest News

Most Popular

The information presented on this website, by Hope Law Group, and this Bankrtupcy law firm in Los Angeles, does not constitute legal advice and does not create any attorney-client relationship or contract of any kind with the Hope Law Group and/or its Attorneys. The Hope Law Group uses a written contract for each client and will only be representing you if you and the Hope Law Group sign a written legal representation contract and you pay any and all fees required. Information on this web site is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Information herein is not offered as, and does not constitute, legal advice. You should never make legal hiring decisions solely upon web pages, brochures, advertising or other promotional materials. If you are looking for a Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyer, you may contact one of our los angeles bankruptcy lawyers for your free initial consultation to find out whether our bankruptcy law firm can represent you.

This web site might be characterized as an advertisement under California's State Bar Rules and is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside of the State of California. Always seek the advice of an attorney from your own jurisdiction before relying on information from this site or any web site.

The Hope Law Group and this bankruptcy law firm is a federally designated Debt Relief Agency as defined by the 2005 amendments to the United States Bankruptcy Code.