It can be as long as four years for a breach of written contract (that is, a dispute over the fees that were charged). If the amount in dispute is...

The Court of Appeals has ruled that the provisions of EC 44951 are “mandatory” and are to be strictly construed. Still true?

Whether in fact your situation is identical to the court of appeal's opinion needs to assessed by an attorney. If it is. you may have a strong...

If I file an appeal for a Summary Judgment that was dismissed favoring the insured homeowner, what is the chance of settling?

Your question is unclear. Did you sue the toddler only and not the grandfather? If you did sue the grandfather, is that portion of the case going...

I just found out the judge and opposing counsel had been one time law partners but this was not disclosed to me until prelim dec

You may have grounds to file a motion to disqualify the judge. One of the factors will be how long it has been since the judge and the opposing...

How can I go about enforcing an arbitration award?

You will . need to file a motion in the Superior Court to enter a judgment on the arbitration award; once granted, the award becomes enforceable...

Can my ex-wife appeal the default judgement?

The default judgment itself cannot be appealed. But your ex's attorney can (and probably will if he has any experience) first file Motion for...

Is it a conflict of interest for the judge in a probate case to have gone to college and are fraternity brothers with a party

Two questions: first, is the relationship between the judge and the party something that only occurred decades ago, or do you have reason to...

Ethics: Is it unlawful for an Attorney to be the beneficiary of the litigation which his Client will acquire in a Prop Dispute?

I am not clear whether this is a hypothetical "law school" question, or whether you are a party where this is actually happening. If the...

My friend knows that I will only help him financially if his affair with a married woman is over. He lied to me that the affair

You cannot "charge" anyone with a crime,if that is your question. That is within the authority of the local prosecuting authorities and I very...

Should I file a new motion to reverse an extra-judicial alteration to judge's original order?

You do not provide enough information to answer the question. Has the judge issued the "revised" order? Did it consider your attorney's...