Who determines whether a cause of action is barred by res judicata? The judge on that case or the court of appeal?

The trial court normally rules on all issues first; then the appealing party can claim that the trial judge's conclusions or decision was...

Advice on whether or not to fire my attorney?

If my client fired me so to be able to make an extortion threat over my advice, the idea that I would be afterwards agree to be "rehired"...

California Supreme Court and Appeals in Appellate Court?

The record is returned because the order denying the petition for review is immediately final. That means there is no right to file a Petition for...

Confusion with a lawyer?

I am not clear what you are asking. You don't trust your attorney and you don't like the direction he is taking you in the case, yet you won't...

Can my supervisor and sargent make me take off my uniform, and can my boss take me off schedule for reporting it?

You may have claims for sexual harassment, false imprisonment, and wrongful termination in violation of public policy, and perhaps more. I...

Because the order vacating the default judgment is a post-judgment order, it can be appealed now (and in fact must be appealed now if you want to...

This claim should be submitted to your own insurance company.

What are potential outcomes of Motion to Vacate hearing filed by defendant in small claims case? I am the plaintiff.

Thank you for your series of questions. No one can predict how a judge might rule (at least not without personally reviewing the entire court...

Exists, the action remains pending. Please Help. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thank you.

You need to draft the judgment and file it asking the judge to sign, allowing opposing counsel to object to its form.

Surgeon did not repair 1 of 2 hernias. The other is still giving husband severe pain. what can we do?

If you believe that the doctor committed medical malpractice, you should consult with an attorney who handle such claims. Be aware that your are...