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Perspective

Jan. 11, 2013

Punitive equitable remedy goes too far

Homeowner's associations should be mindful of the principle that "one who seeks equity must do equity." By Kenneth Eade


By Kenneth Eade


Sammi Goldstein has gone through more trials in life than most of her neighbors in the quiet bedroom community of Stevenson Ranch, north of Los Angeles. Her daughter Stephanie suffered for years from IBD. Sammi fought for her daughter's life through 16 agonizing surgeries at the best hospitals in the country. But the trial that really broke her down was the one she was never allowed to attend until she had to defend herself from a contempt of ...

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