Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Louisiana

I have read that there is a slight difference between "forgery" and "fraud", but I can't find what those differences are. Could you please explain to me what the difference between the two are? And if proving a forgery proves fraud?


Asked on 11/15/11, 7:58 am

2 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

Forgery is signing someone else's name to a document. Fraud is intentionally deceiving someone for personal gain or to cause harm.

Read more
Answered on 11/16/11, 5:36 am


Related Questions & Answers

More General Civil Litigation questions and answers in Louisiana