Los Angeles, CA asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Real Estate Law for California

Q: I made a settlement agreement in mediation on feb16.2016 i signed grant deed to prop. Over to someone in the event

That i didnt meet my terms in 90 days however the plantiffs atty. Used his position to file that on may17.2016 without hsving met their obligations and the loan is still in my name and my atty. Quit 2days before the settlement agreement had expired

Is it legal for them to have used a 3month old stale dated grant deed that i gsve as collaterral w the fact thst i knly agreed to this after house was to b 4 closed on then transferred by me to this prrson.

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A: Unfortunately, this forum is not suitable to answer your questions. Only after a thorough reading of the settlement agreement and an understanding of the litigation will someone be able to advise you. Please contact an attorney for a full consultation.

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