[John Galt's cousin]

Did they review the "fine print"(i.e., the terms of the agreement)of the contracts with their attorney?

If not, why not?

[stultorum]

"Did they review the "fine print"(i.e., the terms of the agreement)of the contracts with their attorney?

Either they had attorneys representing them or they didn't. If they had attorney, it's the attorney's duty to read the terms of the agreement.

[Flash Bazbeaux]

Home buyers generally do not get attorneys in California, unless and until something goes wrong. The way the system is set up, there is a huge potential for conflicts of interest.