Do petitions for writ get done on pleading paper or blank paper?

Assuming that you are referring a Writ Petition filed in the state Court of Appeal, you cannot use pleading paper; it must be blank paper. If the...

Shall mix to-vacate-orders into appeal or file separate writs?

Based on your description, you should appeal from the judgment. The discovery issue is preserved at least on its own merits. Hopefully you raised...

In initiate a writ petition, which to do first, filing or serving?

You do not need a case number or Division number in order to serve the petition, but you do need to attach a proof of service in order to file. In...

Does a Writ of Mandate to California Supreme Court after denial of writ by appellate court, also extend time to Answer?

You do not have the right to go directly to the Supreme Court. You must instead seek a transfer of the case to the Court of Appeal. Further,...

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Is the attorney client privilege voided if the attorney from one side volunteers information to the attorney representing the ot

Generally speaking, statements made in the course of settlement negotiations are not admissible to prove liability, so that may resolve the issue...

The answer depends on a number of factors. If the writ is summarilly denied, it will not affect your right to raise the same issue in a later...

Can a discovery order be appealed?

This is not an appealable order. You would need to file a writ petition, which is a request for discretionary review. You generally have 60 days...

Does submitting a motion for reconsideration regarding a motion order have any affect on submitting an appeal later on?

A valid motion for reconsideration will extend your time to file a notice of appeal, and it might be a way to raise or perfect an issue for the...

With all due respect to my colleagues, it is very clear why these cases need to be consolidated, and it appears that you took the right steps. ...

Can you file a motion for Injunction Relief if you have that case pending in the Appellate Court?

I agree with Mr. Chen. There are some types of matters that remain in the jurisdiction of the trial judge once a notice of appeal is filed. ...