An order overruling a demurrer is not an appealable order. Your appellate remedy at this juncture is only a petition for writ of mandate, which is...

What will happen if I just cash a minor's compromise check instead of depositing it in the special account?

What could (and likely would) happen is that the judge will discover that you breached your legal duties; order you to return the money to the...

Complicated situation - need expert advise - conspiracy/blacklist/defamation case

The trial court judge probably does not have the power to consider a late-filed motion for reconsideration. It matters not that you have new...

Is motion for reconsideration needed before filing an appeal, custody visitation.

A motion for reconsideration is not a prerequisite to an appeal, but it might be necessary if you have new or different facts, circumstances or law...

Good question. But despite the language of the code section, the Court of Appeal will virtually never - and I focus on the word "never" - actually...

Can you add an Amicus Curiae brief to an appeal on a limited jurisdiction case or are they limited to the appeals at the COA?

The rules for amicus briefs in limited jurisdiction appeals can be found at Rule of Court 8.882.

When you appeal from an appealable order, do you only discuss the facts on that order or do you also discuss the final judgment?

The answer depends in part on the nature of the order that you are appealing from. Assuming that it is a post-judgment order, you may need to...

The judge ordered for me to sell my home, can I appeal?

An order or judgment compelling you yo sell you home can, as a technical matter, be appealed. That does not mean an appeal is a good idea,...

I need to know the chances of success of my appeal of the grant of an Anti-SLAPP motion - more than 50%?.

No attorney can answer your question in the abstract. Anti-SLAPP orders are reviewed de novo (as questions of law), so you get a "fresh start" in...

Can I be sued as a co-owner of the vehicle, despite the fact that I was not involved in the accident? Also, can I not respond?

Yes, as the owner of the vehicle you can be sued. Further, even if you are not personally named in the lawsuit, the claim will trigger your own...