What's the main difference between civil harassment and any other civil proceeding? My friend is the Respondent in a CRO case.

Harassment proceedings move very quickly with a hearing set within a few weeks of filing following which restraining orders will be granted or...

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If your intention is to appeal the Order on the underlying discovery motion, the appropriate motion is one to reconsider. However, considering...

Generally, settlement proceeds can be levied by the IRS and portions of the settlement may be taxable; although generally personal injury/death...

Is there a way fight a fraud case, in which you are guilty of a small portion, but a victim as well. ?

Not sure if you will have much of a defense against the card holder especially if you can't prove it. The fact remains that you used his card...

How do I sue my Lanlord ,just won ud case,

It sounds like you may have a retaliatory eviction case. You may also be able to recover attorneys' fees in the UD action if you had counsel and...

If proposed order after summary judgment was entered was served on me by mail, how long do I have to serve objections?

After service of the proposed order, you have 5 days to object, unless the Court's Order provided otherwise. Also, under California Rules of...

In California How Long is the statue of limitations for a promissory note and a convertible note?

Statute runs from the date of breach and on a written note, the SOL is 4 years.

I was looking over the trial minutes (civil) & noticed the judge wrote that he took some items into evidence "all by reference"

Without more info and specific facts, it is difficult to determine what the judge intended by the comment. However, it is entirely possible that...

If Defendant 1 settles, can he seek equitable indemnity from Defendant 2 who successfully demurred to plaintiff's complaint?

Was an application for a good faith settlement filed by "One"? If not, you may be able to cross complain against "One." But considering that the...

I AM THE PLAINTIFF, FILED VERIFIED STATEMENT FOR CAUSE 170.3 AGAINST JUDGE, JUDGE STRUCK COMPLAINT. DO I FILE WRIT OF MANDATE

If your complaint is dismissed, then you should appeal. The grounds of appeal will depend on the facts and law. If the case was ongoing and your...