I am being sued for something I offered to pay for.

WIthout knowing for what he is suing you, it is impossible to tell. Repost with the information regarding the suit and whether it is in small claims.

What should I do when the amount of restitution is quadruple the actual cost of the item in question, proof being ubiquitous?

Usually in circumstances such as these, the court reviews several estimates from several sites, retailers, etc. and then decides. Since the...

SInce the situation is unclear as to the underlying facts, I suggest that you post more information. Was the estimate labelled an estimate. Was...

Under what circumstances is "First petition by non-party for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case" filed ?

IF information is subpoenaed from a non-party, then they have right to appear and contest providing the information.

Can I film a movie in public?

In California you must obtain a permit to film in public if it is going to inconvenience others, so you have to check local laws regarding what you...

Is it legal in CA to record a conversation in person without telling the other person in this situation?

Unfortunately, California is a two party consent state. What you present is a unique argument since it states to everyone including the owner that...

Can i consider myself threatened?

Your actions appear reasonable to me as it is not a contract if someone later states after signing that they need time to think it through. ...

What is the CA rule regarding service of a Notice of Hearing on Claim of Exemption? By mail? Personal?

If you need more time, ask the other party. If they refuse due to the late service, then you can go ex parte to the court for additional time.

Can I pay for community service instead of doing it?

You are the one who waited to complete your service so that this is a situation of your own creation. You may need to have a good explanation as...

Unless you expressly requested or were requested to produce the exact same documents, new documents may be provided. However, your question is...