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Do CA state court discovery requests have to be personally served?

You may want to consider a trip to your local law library to take a look at the practice guides. The Rutter Group publishes a number of practice guides, which you should be able to find at your local law library. For your particular questions you should look for the practice guide entitled "California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial" This treatise provides reference for civil trial preparation, from pre-lawsuit considerations to trial. Legal Disclaimer: You should remember...

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When is a lawsuit "terminated."

You may want to look at California Code of Civil Procedure §1049 as a starting point and contact an attorney immediately for assistance. Generally, an action is terminated by its final determination on appeal, the expiration of the appeal period without an appeal taken, or the satisfaction of the judgment before the expiration of that period. CCP §1049. Where a cross-complaint has been interposed in an action, the case can only be terminated by a final judgment on the merits or by stipulation...

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How do i fill out a notice of motion for court.. in need of help...

The Rutter Group also publishes a practice guide, which you should be able to find at your local library. The practice guide is entitled "California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial" This treatise provides reference for civil trial preparation, from pre-lawsuit considerations to trial. Legal Disclaimer: You should remember that this answer does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on. This is because each state has different laws and each situation is fact...