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Successfully Dealing with Squatters
Believe it or not, the term “Squatter” is a recognized legal term with a specific meaning. Black’s Law Dictionary 7th ed. provides the following definition: “[S]quatter – A person who settles on property without any legal claim or title.” Black’s also provides the following definition of “[S]quatter’s [R]ights:” “The right to acquire title to real...
Read ArticleEaston v. Strassburger: A 40-Year Legacy for the Law of Disclosure in Residential Real Property Transactions
In May 1976, Leticia Easton purchased a home in the Contra Costa County community of Diablo for $170,000 – a substantial price at the time. Soon after the sale closed escrow, earth movement led to foundation settlement and cracking and warping of walls and doorways of the home. Ensuing landslides caused further damage and also...
Read ArticleThe Real Estate Issue 2024
Looking back at a seminal case that changed everything This month’s edition of the Contra Costa Lawyer is about Real Estate. As those of you that advise clients who buy, sell, lease, inherit, develop or otherwise deal with real property know, it’s a road full of legal twists and turns. That legal landscape, especially in...
Read ArticleFamily Fun Day 2024
The Women’s Section hosted its 4th annual Family Fun Day at Concord Community Park on Saturday, August 24. More than 70 joined us for a great day that included a magician, face painting, petting zoo, bounce house, and delicious lunch. If you missed it, be sure to join us next year.
Read ArticleExoneration
On July 17, 1944, less than 7 miles from the current headquarters of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, the worst homeside disaster of World War II occurred and resulted in the deaths of 320 sailors and left hundreds wounded. The majority of those killed were Black sailors who loaded bombs and ammunition onto ships....
Read ArticlePHOTOS: The Induction of Judge Nichelle N. Holmes
On Friday August 9, Judge Nichelle Holmes was inducted to the bench in the presence of the Superior Court sitting en banc. Welcome Judge Holmes!
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