If my motion to compel discovery is set for 01-18-17 do I count backwards from the 18th and what date?

I suggest you use the LASC's court date calculator and put in the court date then a negative 16 court days for the deadline to file the motion. If...

The employer is required to provide the employee to be garnished with a copy of the garnishment package that was given to them. ...

What does it mean when a small claims judge dismisses a case without prejudice?

Hard to know without having been there at the hearing to see if the plaintiff failed to present evidence on a particular element of the cause of...

Can I record my Prom Note and Loan Ag after the company has filed bankruptcy? Would that enhance my chance for reimbursement?

Do not do anything without permission of the bankruptcy court, other than possibly filing a claim in the bankruptcy proceeding. Consult with a...

I I had a court order stipulation from the courts in San Francisco for paying my rent late it's been over two years since the s

Contact a tenant's rights attorney immediately. There are several legal services in SF that can help you with this and defend the UD. I've...

How how can conjecture create a civil harassment restraining order?

You'll need to review the standards for a restraining order in light of the facts and evidence presented in the case for the hearing. A judge will...

If I file a stay after losing an eviction hearing; will the same judge decide if I get a stay; or will it be random?

Consult with a tenant's rights attorney immediately. If you lost, not sure the same judge will order a stay of enforcement of the order of...

Will I be able to speak at the Case Management Conference?

Instead of going through the hassle and stress of a personal appearance, I'd suggest you also appear by Courtcall. It will save you from having the...

If I propound RFAS on defendant and her answers are non responsive and without good objections, if I file a Motion 2 Compel?

The motion would probably be stated as "Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admission," or something to that effect. Consult a...

Judge/Bench Trial, or Jury Trial, or both, for lawsuit (nuisance) seeking damages and injunction? Is it Plaintiff's choice?

These are complex issues of civil procedure that I would advise having a litigation lawyer address specifically. There may be procedural steps...