Where can I find an probono appeal attorney

The Court of Appeal on Spring Street has a Pro Per Clinic staffed by attorneys who will provide procedural advice and, on occasion, help a party...

How long does it normally take for a ruling on a statutory writ of mandate?

Anywhere from a couple of days (which has obviously passed) to several months. There is no statutory deadline and the court will take all the...

Could a judgment be reversed while the appeal is pending?

This does not add up. There is a jurisdictional (time) deadline for filing (and for the trial court to consider) a motion for new trial or motion...

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Will a $1 nominal damage award sustain the essential damage element of fraud when there is no compensatory or punitive award.

Take a look at Engle v. City of Oroville (1965) 238 Cal.App.2d 266, 274 [47 Cal.Rptr. 630, 635-36]: in a tort action “nominal damages to...

If the courts want to terminate my parental rights, can I appeal it?

Yes, you would have the right an appeal, but you cannot "appeal" until the judge issues a decision. Right now your battle is in the dependency...

Santa Clara County - Civil Lawsuit: I want to file a denial and request judge to dismiss the case...

There are many ways to win a dismissal (using the term loosely) but most of them boil down to this: where the plaintiff has no ability to win...

When filing a civil appeal with the appellate court, are you bound by the original appeal?

You do not have a right to "appeal" the limited jurisdiction appeal decision to the state court of appeal. There is instead a procedure to certify...

Appeal on a court orderred custody case that I won on 7/10/2015

First of all, based on what you posted, i would not panic. The court of appeal is not likely to change the order, and nothing will likely change...

Filing APP-004 form with the Appellate Court

You appear to misunderstand the bases for calendar preference. It is, generally statutory in nature. That you are harmed by the order or judgment...

Is there a law again harassing/bullying someone with a mental disorder?

This is a serious matter that may cross over between potential civil liablity and criminal conduct. The victim might be entitled to a restraining...