Minutes are a short summary of what happened in Court. Depending on the Court, you may be able to review the Minutes and/or purchase a copy. From...

When does the official date start when you file a motion?

You refer to a motion but it seems that you filed or wanted to file a complaint. You also refer to a 3 month court date, but its relation to the...

Is there any kind of case here?

It looks like an honest mistake which the towing company acknowledged and then returned the vehicle. No case here and even if one is available,...

Amended or New Demurrer

In your Reply, inform the Court as to what happened - you will probably need to submit a Declaration in support. Also, try to get the transcript...

Is filing a Government tort claim like filing a complaint or like filing a lawsuit?

A complaint is filed with the Court to initiate a lawsuit. It is the first paper. To file a tort lawsuit against the Government, the first step...

Can all 15 companies be listed as interested parties (defendants) in a federal suit for a Declaratory Judgement?

Yes, you can list all 15. Purpose of identifying interested parties is to inform the Judge of potential conflicts and to allow the case to be...

What is the statute of limitations on a case that was dismissed and can I file to change the decision to with prejudice?

Statute of Limitations depends on the type of claim alleged. For example, 4 years for a written contract; 2 years for an oral contract; 2 years...

What forms do I use to subpoena out of state business records?

Seems like this is in State Court. If so, a California subpoena has no effect in Texas. To get records from a TX entity, you will need a TX...

Is it possible to sue the seller and their siblings in order to close a transaction?

If the property was never deeded to the trust, it must be probated and it is the executor and not the successor trustee that has authority to deal...

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What are the legal requirements for a judge to strike a defendant's answer as a contempt sanction during a trial in California?

More facts needed here -striking an Answer is a drastic remedy even for contempt. Usually, if a party repeatedly fails to follow Court rules and...