If opposing counsel/parties refuse to have/refuses to stipulate to a CCP 664.6 provision in the Settlement Agreement/Release ...

Generally, the parties would have to agree, either in writing or orally before the court, that the court retain jurisdiction under 664.6. The...

Is there any way for the court or a party to continue the 60-day deadline by which Court must rule on Motion for New Trial? ...

No. The time period is mandatory and jurisdictional. The only way to extend it is to file a Motion to Disqualify the Judge. However, I don't...

You should begin the dissolution process by filing a petition for dissolution. You would want the court to rule on who owns what, and child...

What happens if tenant moves out before UD trial date?. what happens to money owed? More below.

This depends on several things, including what time period was covered in the UD action and whether there was a contract/lease agreement for the...

You have to list out the basis/grounds under 657, as well as the verdict, decision, etc. which you are moving for a new trial on. In addition, you...

Do I file the case management conference documents first with clerk then mail a copy to defendant with stamp of filed.

In most cases, you file the CMC documents with the proof of service attached. Serve Defendants with the same documents you file with the court. ...

The Final Ruling will be the basis for the Final Judgment. Usually one side will prepare a Proposed Judgment which will then be offered to the...

What can I file to prove that the plaintiffs are perpetrating fraud on the court? Thank you.

If the Plaintiff already filed a Request for Default and the clerk has entered default, you would need to file a Motion to Vacate the Default based...

Sale of manufactured home. Two contracts signed: one as-is and one w/terms. As-is by seller; other by buyer. Both apply?

If each contract was only signed by one party, then under general law, there is no binding contract. So, it depends on which contract was signed...

How to prepare an appeal of a trial without court documents

There are a number of counties in California that no longer provide court reporters for hearings or trials. You are required to hire your own...