If you want to enter into a settlement agreement with the defendant that asks the court to sign an order vacating the judgment, the court will...

What serves as the Notice of Intent within 15 days for new trial?

To directly answer your question, the Notice of Intent is not a "request for order". The Notice must be precisely drawn and timely filed, or you...

The Ruling Notice I received is vague on what it ruled on. Is it OK to ask the court for clarification?

While it may be true that you need clarification, be aware that there is no statutory procedure for asking for it, and that the request will not...

A Motion for New Trial is often used to create or raise issues that can later be argued on appeal. Be aware, however, that your attorney's mere...

Am I subject to ANTI SLAPP to strike my complaint when the defendant breached a written contract by providing work product

Taken at its face value, your description of the breach of contract complaint appears to qualify as a SLAPP because you are suing the defendant for...

Can a property settlement issued by a judge be fought and what is the SOL on doing it?

You brother needs to consult with a family law attorney immediately

There is a procedure for seeking leave to conduct discovery while a case is on appeal, but it is rarely used and requires a showing of exigent...

this appears to be a question of criminal law and I am changing the category so that attorneys who may be able to answer will see the posting.

Opposing Attorney Mistakes and Attorney Fee

The trial judge will set the amount of the attorney fee award based on a standard of "reasonableness." You are free to argue that the requested...

Domestic violence restraining order appeal deadline

It is anywhere from 60 to 180 days depending on a variety of factors that are too numerous and complicated to explain here. The rule of thumb...