Unless California is different that other jurisdictions, you may designate portions of a deposition to be read without specifying in advance to...

A process server makes a return of service under oath. If he acted maliciously, it would seem that there is a civil action that could be brought....

What happens if my lawyer has received my lawsuit settlement and I refuse to sign due to legal fee dispute between him and i.

Most states require contingent fees be in writing. It is best that all fee agreements be in writing. There are such things as blended fees, but...

What if I don't want to have contact with my ex wife after she had our no contact order modified to allow contact about kids?

Have her told to communicate through your counsel and that you believe that the best interests of the children are best served that way. You fail...

What does "The answers are to be signed by the person making them" regarding answering Interrogatories mean?

It means that the interrogatory answers or responses must be signed at their end (not after every question) by the person legally bound to answer...

I need to present a evidential proof of filing within the time frame otherwise dismissed, how would I do this?

If you have a receipt of timely filing, take it to the Clerk's office (keeping a copy for yourself) and request that the order , usually enetered...

Is court awarded attorney fees reimbursed to me considered taxable income by the IRS?

In part, this will turn on whether this is a business case (one for the production of income) or a property damage case or a personal injury case....

Contempt of State Court Civil or Criminal

First of all, here would be what is commonly called a show cause hearing for the person charged to show why contempt is not warranted. If a...

What are the average fees to have an attorney simply file a civil suit for breach of contract in district court?

First of all, it is unlawful for lawyers to fixminimum or maximum fees among themselves as a basis to charge clients. Moreover, an unreasonable fee...

Proper or Improper pleading response

well, its a meaningless statement, not probative of anything. The statement may be true but its irrelevant. The court would not receive evidence on...