Liz and Jeff live in California, a state that recognizes com…

Liz and Jeff live in California, a state that recognizes community property. Jeff is a machinist who makes $30,000 a year. Liz is the owner of a franchise where her take-home profit is approximately $75,000 a year. Jeff and Liz purchased a house during their marriage wherein Liz paid three-fourths of the purchase price and Jeff paid one-fourth. Which of the following statements is correct with regard to Jeff and Liz?

When John Lacey’s car was stolen, he filed a complaint with…

When John Lacey’s car was stolen, he filed a complaint with the police. The police successfully traced the car to a professional auto thief and returned it to John. When John got his car back, he realized the thief had installed a new engine, new tires and put a new stereo and sound system into his car. The value of John’s car is said to have undergone a(n)