How do I file an order to show cause? Is it filed through a noticed motion?

This is a discovery issue and an OSC is not the procedure to follow. If you did not receive responses as the Court Ordered, file a motion seeking...

The defendant has not answered the first amended complaint yet. Can I start to ask them for formal discovery?

It seems here that the Defendant has appeared in this action - if so, you can commence discovery. If you are in Federal Court, you have to wait...

There is no information from which a meaningful response can be given. Why do you believe the Court should dismiss the case on its own motion -...

As a defendant can I reject or delay to have discovery Depositions in law suit, until I find out who the plaintiff is?

You can determine the identity of the Plaintiff by looking at any of the pleadings/motions filed with the Court or by looking at the deposition...

Do you have to give up employees work hours and paycheck information to a supoena not stamped or filed with the court?

Subpoenas, when issued by an attorney are not stamped or filed with the Court. Also, the information should be provided to deposition officer...

Why don't you ask your roommate directly for the bills through discovery? Also, if the subpoena is proper, you should get documents and/or...

Is it blackmail when someone asks for money to buy more time when trying to reach a lawsuit settlement?

Does not sound like there is anything actionable here - especially not blackmail. Although facts are not present, it seems that the underlying...

I have a question about disqualifying a superior court judge

Denying a motion or request is not grounds for disqualification - no matter how erroneous. If that was the case, every litigant would seek to...

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What do I do when I am supposedly served a summons by the plaintiff but it is not a summons and all the paperwork I think is ano

Whether or not you need to respond requires further information than what is presented. The only fact presented is that a civil case cover sheet...

Can a tenant send us to court if we did not notify them we were hiring a management company?

Not sure what the question is asking and it is not clear what you mean by "send us to Court." I assume you are the landlord/property owner. With...