Questions answered by David John Rausa

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How do I make a small claims case?

David's answer | Answered on March 21, 2015

Unfortunately, attorneys are not allowed in Small Claims. There is a Smalls Claims Court located in Vista. They will be able to assist you as there...

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Received wage garnishment, filed claim of exemption, creditor filed opposition, I filed bankruptcy. Do I go to oppositionhearing

David's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

I addition to all that has been stated, be a good person and notify the court that you have filed for bankruptcy as well as the other side. Judges...

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How can you stop a collection company from contacting your work with scare tactics emidiately?

David's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

May I suggest contacting local counsel asap. It seems to me that you need an attorney on your side to protect you from unfair debt collections. You...

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How do i have a docket number and i have never been served or been to court? I keep getting emails with an "arrest warrant"

David's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

This is a debt collector scam. You can simply ignore it. However, there are ways to eliminate the problem of debt collector activities under the...

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In addition to not recovering my late fees and penalties, can I end up owing attorney's fees if I lose in small claims?

David's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

Attorneys are not allowed in small claims court. I am sure you will be able to work something out. As a homeowner, your HOA dues are your...

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I filed a bare bone chpt 7 bk, and I have 2 weeks to file the rest of the paperwork schedules etc.

David's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

Yes you can file a motion, but it may or may not be granted. If it is denied, your case will be dismissed. That said, your case may be dismissed...

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California Judgment. Me and two partners got sued. They settled and now the plaintiff wants me to pay the whole amount plus fees

David's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

Now that the plaintiffs have executed on the judgment and obtained some satisfaction, they will continue to proceed against you for the balance...

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I'm trying to sue a person that owes me money but have no written proof that that person does because it was all word of mouth.

David's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

Depending on the amount owed, your case seems to be best suited for Smalls Claims Court. That court is located at Clairmont Mesa Blvd, at the 163....

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After a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge in 2005 petition included IRS and state tax liens. IRS gave releases, state refused

David's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

You need to get all unfiled tax years filed in order to establish the tax liability. Once that is done, then the FTB will adjust the collections...

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Which CA law states that statute of limitations may be tolled

David's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

The most important thing here is to fill in the question with some facts as there are several statutes each pertain to different causes of action....

David John Rausa's Answers (2016)

How do I make a small claims case?

Received wage garnishment, filed claim of exemption, creditor filed opposition, I filed bankruptcy. Do I go to oppositionhearing

How can you stop a collection company from contacting your work with scare tactics emidiately?

How do i have a docket number and i have never been served or been to court? I keep getting emails with an "arrest warrant"

In addition to not recovering my late fees and penalties, can I end up owing attorney's fees if I lose in small claims?

I filed a bare bone chpt 7 bk, and I have 2 weeks to file the rest of the paperwork schedules etc.

California Judgment. Me and two partners got sued. They settled and now the plaintiff wants me to pay the whole amount plus fees

I'm trying to sue a person that owes me money but have no written proof that that person does because it was all word of mouth.

After a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge in 2005 petition included IRS and state tax liens. IRS gave releases, state refused

Which CA law states that statute of limitations may be tolled