Most judges prefer to see meet and confer both in writing an by phone or an in person meeting, but with your mother unable to speak English it may...

Answer to my complaint filed on time but never served on me - can I default my defendant?

If an answer was timely filed, then no default. Just ask that they send you a copy or get it from the court's records. Do other things to prove...

At some point you are going to need a lawyer. The longer that you put it off, the less opportunity you have to best prepare for trial or to get the...

I am a victim of identity theft and need to report this but I have a warrant so if I report this will I they see my warrant?

See my legal guide for victims of identity theft in California, which is one of my 12 guides that are part of my profile on Avvo. This will give...

WHAT TO DO IF THE CAL CIVIL CODE 1946-1 (h) WAS left out of the 60 day notice... Go on with trial or new 60 day?

The judge will probably ask if you left any property at the premises. If your answer is no, then don't expect the case to be dismissed. Judges...

Do we suppose to pay 3,500 to replace the whole kitchen counter because of a very small crack & an almost not a visible stain?

Under California law, you have the right to receive "Copies of receipts for the charges/deductions, unless repairs cost less than $126 or the...

Do I go ex parte or regular motion to apply for order to publish summons??

Emails to a defendant being served usually results in the defendant being aware that they are about to be served, so many avoid the process server...

I broke my 10-week summer lease because my flatmate was threatening. I moved back to the UK. Can she sue me?

You may have a defense to the lawsuit due to the threatening conduct, but you may need to defend yourself in the court where the contract was made...

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Does a change of fraud to promissory fraud change the dynamics of a cause of action?

When leave to amend is granted, normally the plaintiff corrects the errors made in the original pleading to add what was missing, per the judge....

The debtor can be sued in small claims court for an unpaid loan up to $10,000. You paid $500 of the $10,000 due so you can be sued for the balance...