Legal Question in Insurance Law in California

''Liability''

if we buy a car for my wifes 18 year old daughter who is living at home, put it in her name and she does not have a drivers license or insurance but drives any way, would we be held liable? are we at risk of loosing equity in our home if she gets in a major accident?


Asked on 12/17/03, 11:36 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: ''Liability''

1) Your wife's daughter should obtain a driver's license immediately; and 2) your wife's daughter should obtain insurance for her car immediately. She should not drive without a license or insurance. Period.

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Answered on 12/22/03, 6:40 pm
Steven Murray Steven W. Murray, APC

Re: ''Liability''

If I represented someone injured or damaged by that girl, I would find a way to hold you and your wife totally responsible. And if you did what you are asking, you would deserve it. In fact, that you are even asking the question could show you had knowledge of its impropriety.

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Answered on 12/22/03, 10:03 pm


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