California Supreme Court Updates

California Supreme Court Rules That Loans Not Subject To Usury Cap May Still Be Unconscionable

08/27/18

The California Supreme Court ruled on Monday, August 18, that an interest rate on a consumer loan in California could be deemed illegally high even if the loan is not subject to the state’s usury law.

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Lenders Beware - Oral Statements may Trump Written Agreements

03/04/13

By Kristy Young

The California Supreme Court recently held that a borrower may rely upon oral promises to support a fraud claim against its lender even when such oral promises contradict the written agreement.

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