There are several legal doctrines to examine to determine if a commercial tenant’s lease obligations are excused. The start is Civil Code §1511 and Civil Code §1514 This post examines the doctrine of “frustration of purpose” which is close to the related “impossibility of performance” doctrine, but frustration more properly relates to the consideration for
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Los Angeles Superior Court Status Update April 24, 2020: No Civil Trials Until September or Later!
By Michael Simkin on
Posted in Civil Procedure, Covid-19
LOS ANGELES (Updated April 24): “All civil trials scheduled to begin for the period March 17 through June 17 have been or will be continued by General Order. Because civil jury and non-jury trials are not included in the enumerated time-sensitive essential functions set out in these General Orders, they will be continued, or…
Covid-19: Court is limiting all Evictions Unless the Public Safety is at risk
By Michael Simkin on
The current law is only staying evictions or unlawful detainer actions for non-payment of rent. Please read this memo: July 14, 2020 Updated Letter to Clients re COVID-19 – UD
Civil trials will probably be continued until after November 1, 2020 if it is a short matter, e.g. court trial. Jury trials will (may) be…