Your father had $40,000 to invest in a business. A friend of his proposed that they become partners. The friend said he had $40,000 to invest, too. Together they decided to buy a convenience store business.
Your father trusted his friend. He gave his $40,000 to him. The friend signed a receipt for the money. He now refuses to talk to your father. Your father goes to see a lawyer about helping get back the money given to his friend.
What advice can you give your father about what he should discuss with the lawyer?