Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
If you do not speak/understand English and sue stating you did not understand the english language documents you were signing, what kind of counter-arguments can be made as to the non-english speaking person inquiring into what the documents meant, etc.
Asked on 12/28/10, 4:22 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
A person who signs documents is legally presumed to have read them. If the document's proponent compelled the person to sign the documents under threat of harm, that might be a good reason to void the agreement. Buyer's remorse is not a good defense.
Answered on 1/02/11, 5:19 pm
If you were not forced to sign the documents under durress, it does not matter if you did not understand them. If you choose to sign documents in a language you do not understand, you do so at your own risk.
Answered on 1/26/11, 9:49 pm
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