For costs you can seek the filing fees as well as motion fees and other out of pocket expenses. However as Mr. Doland said, you cannot recover...

Can the defendant use my deposition in support of a motion for summary judgment?

Yes a deposition and responses to any discovery as well as independent declarations and other evidence can be used in support of a summary judgment...

The Waiver is for service of the summons in Federal Court and its purpose is to avoid unnecessary service costs. Which method is better depends on...

Consider a Writ if the motion is granted - based upon the facts in post, this may be the more appropriate procedure. You should consider a consult...

Advise on how to present evidence in an response declaration

In order to answer the multiple questions posted, a detailed analysis and review of facts and pleadings is required. None of that information is...

I am being sued for old debt. I read that if it is a time-barred debt, it will be dismissed. How do find out if it's time barred

The time to file suit begins when the agreement is breached. Generally, breach occurs when payment has not been made. Credit Cards are issued...

Does filing a motion to quash a Deposition Subpoena for Personal Appearance and Production stay the duty to appear?

Yes filing the motion to quash stays production and compliance until the Court rules on the Motion. Before the motion is heard, the parties can...

In CA, does an invoice count as a "contract" in small claims court?

Possibly yes. Consider arguing that you had an oral agreement which was then reduced to a writing - the invoice. Also, if your invoice has some...

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As plaintiff pro se I planned to file First Amended Complaint prior to scheduled hearing on opposition's demurrer to original.

You may want to call the Clerk and let them know that you intend to file an Amended Complaint - this saves the research attorney and/or judge some...

A claim was dimissed with prejudice in State "A" due to the statute of limitations. It was refiled in State "B"

File a Request for Judicial Notice and move to dismiss the State B Suit. May want to consider a claim for malicious prosecution although it is...