Can the proposed Answer to Complaint in my Motion to Set Aside Judgment be included in the Declaration part of my Motion?

As far as I know, there is nothing stopping you from stating in your declaration that attached as Exhibit __ is the Answer you intend to file if...

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Someone texted me saying they have to serve me a restraining order and they want me to go to a police station to serve me.

You are not under any legal obligation to go to the police station because of a text message.

Can an person be considered legally served by a neighbor receiving an Alternative Dispute Resolution packet through a neighbor?

Often the reality of the situation is different than what the court sees. If the plaintiff has filed a passable proof of service and your son...

If he held the hearing, heard oral arguments, and then took the motions under advisement then most likely the order will be filed on PACER once he...

How to resolve a Discovery stalemate dilemma?

A Motion for a Protective Order is an option when dealing with excessive or harassing discovery. It's hard to know whether it is the best option in...

How much of a game changer is discovering you actually didn't give signed consent for surgery that was done.? Non Emergency

The answer to your question is very dependent on the facts of your case. The fact that you didn't give consent for the second surgery could be...

What do I do if the plaintiff just doesn't want to mediate?

Parties aren't generally required to mediate. The fact that you offered to mediate is not a defense, but the text messages could be relevant for...

Ignoring Stipulation to Discovery Resolution?

I can't really answer your specific question regarding the IDC forms, but in general, if the opposing party refuses to meet and confer you can go...

Can Defendants introduce other Defendants that I haven't heard of? What do I mean? I am suing a public entity and it's gettin

Short answer: yes. Defendants can bring in other defendants (called cross-defendants) through filing a cross-complaint. Generally when they do so...

Does a defendant have to file an answer to an amended summons, if they have already filed an answer to the original complaint?

Likely not, but it's worth checking with opposing counsel to make sure they are on the same page.