Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Conversion case

In a civil case,the jury found the defendant did willfully take all my personal belongings,pets,business,etc.;breaking Ca. civil codes 1988 and 1965.I was not given the 15 days to remove,and was prevented from taking my belongings,pets,vehicles,business tools,etc. However,for some wacked out reason,the jury said we gave permmission(which is insane)! Because this involved my pet and breeding bird business,which she has had since `02,the jury says we owe her for their upkeep since that time-$180,000!The judge has not ordered their return even though the jury said they belonged to me.In short,I have to pay her for stealing everything I ever had!Am out of money for an appeal,what can I do?Is there such a thing as a judicial review?Should I talk to the D.A?


Asked on 6/15/06, 2:02 am

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

Re: Conversion case

You could move the court -- if there's still time -- for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (or "JNOV" for short) depending on when the verdict was rendered. Good luck.

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Answered on 6/15/06, 2:14 am
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: Conversion case

It is impossible to provide you with any meaningful advice without more details. Without an understanding of why the judge and jury rule the way they did, any answer you receive here would of little value.

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Answered on 6/15/06, 10:24 am


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