14th amendment case?

I agree with my colleague that there is more to this story. It would not generally be proper to exclude a party from a hearing. You should...

I agree with Mr. Jeffrey. If the attorney has entered an appearance then absent some order to the contrary they have to accept service of filings.

Is a court clerk required to provide filing requirements?

It sounds like you need to get a summons prepared, issued and served, but that is just a guess based on what you have stated. Note that this is...

Does one need a lease or contract to prove that a former roommate owes them “rent” money? What if there was no agreement?

You can have liability for rent without a written lease. If you can prove the facts are as you stated, and if you did not fail or refuse to help...

If I understand the question, you had a case subject to arbitration, an arbitration was scheduled, and you missed it, and the arbitrator(s) entered...

Is there any valid defense against an Unlawful Detainer?

That would depend on the facts of your case. Certainly there are possible defenses to such a claim as a general proposition. If they make false...

Not filing a brief ?

If they are not filing because they think they can't win, that is great. But if, as I suspect is more likely, they are not filing because they...

I don’t practice there but it appears for other than monetary relief mandatory arbitration does not apply.

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Best way to word a letter to the court to keep my child custody case open?

If you have not completed service, you cannot properly ask for a default. You need to explain why you have not had service completed (sounds like...

What form do i use to file a final judgement appeal in a divorce case pertaining to marital assets?

Hire a lawyer. Cancel other commitments and meet with a couple prospective lawyers ASAP. You might be able to get rehearing in the trial court. ...