Do defenses in an Answer to complaint have to be numbered?

YOu should label the paragraphs First Affirmative Defense then Second Affirmative Defense and so on.

Can evidentiary hearings be held in California for civil cases?

Evidentiary hearings are indeed permitted in CA and are done at the discretion of the Court. You can have hearings in both state and federal civil...

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Does this constitute harassment and/or intimidation/hostility? Can I file a suit or have a cease and desist drafted? Options?

More information about the specifics is required which should not be posted on a public website. I strongly suggest you see a local...

How do I Prepare for this hearing?

If you are referring to the hearing on the restraining order, you need to appear with all of the exhibits you discussed with proof that you...

Can I sue in Small claims for Unfair Business Practices naming the Manufacturer and PP? and what about the bank?

You can sue for breach of contract against the seller in small claims court which will cost you around $80 just to file. As to your chance of...

What do I do now to get eliminated from the lawsuit?

You need to answer the complaint and let it take its due course. See if you may be possibly covered by insurance so that you can be represented by...

Is it ever ok to record a conversation in California without either party's knowledge?

Law enforcement gets a pass. Private citizens do not.

Do I need to change the name of my new magazine since there is another German magazine with the exact same name?

Unfortunately, you should have performed a search on your new name before commencing a new magazine. I strongly suggest that you change your name...

Does anyone know if DFCS in Los Angeles will ever release the name of an anonymous reporter?

Unfortunately, pursuant to the anit-slapp laws, you cannot sue DFCS.

Can my company make a copyright claim on an artistic work partially completed on company time?

Did you sign any intellectual property agreements or any confidentiality agreements when you first became employed? If so, they govern. Usually if...