No right to appeal in a small claim court? O no! Why can't it be appealed ?

Plaintiffs cannot appeal a small claims court decision because the statute prohibits them from doing so. Further, a small claims judgment is...

In an appeal in family court does a different judge look at the case? Does our judge have any say in who reviews things?

Assuming that you have the right to appeal at this stage, the appeal will be heard by a panel of three appellate justices at the State Court of...

I want to move to CO from CA I have physical custody of my children, I won be default he never shows up to court or appealed

You should invest in a one hour consult with a family law attorney who can review the judgment and advise you. That hour could save you much time...

Can I ask for damages as a result of a civil lawsuit filed against me if I win that suit? If so, how?

No one can answser this question in the abstract. You should consult an attorney immediately. As for my colleague's suggestion that you can sue...

Unlawful detainer without 90 days notice move of foreclosure.Have lease but court said not bonafide tenant.How to appeal & stay?

Unfortunately an appeal alone will not stay the eviction, You will need to first ask the trial judge for a stay, and if that is denied, you will...

Can I appeal a mediation order?

I assume that you signed a stipulation arising out of the mediation. That cannot be appealed; nor, for that matter, can any temporary (pre-final...

How do I find case briefs to submit to appeals court? Are there any pro bono lawyers in Santa Barbara for appeals cases?

I am not sure what you mean by finding "case briefs". You do not find appellate briefs; you (or your attorney) needs to draft them. An appeal...

Is it possible to appeal the judgement of a Trial de Novo?

Unfortunately this is the end of the road. Small claims plaintiff do not have appeal rights in the first place, and the trial de novo is the only...

There are, literally, thousands of litigation attorneys in California and, in my experience, many of them - if not most - are unafraid to sue...

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Can I decline a Settlement amount already agreed upon?

Although most signed settlement agreements are enforceable, there may be a way out. But no attorney can determine that without carefully reviewing...