Will method of my service of opposing party influence my deadline for filing

Service by email is not valid unless that attorney agreed to accept service by email in writing. Consult an attorney promply, as your posting has...

Debt collectors are liable if they violate the FDCPA, so they almost always put it in their letters to a consumer, even if the debt is not subject...

How do I get a default entered when the Clerk doesn't understand the law?

You requested a default, which was rejected. The clerk's notice of rejection documents your attempt to take the default. Your next option may be...

The opposition to MSJ should comply with CCP 437c, subd. (b)(2) and Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.1350 to 3.1352. Otherwise, risk that MSJ will be...

Santa Clara County Question for civil case service

A proof of service states that the papers were served (past tense). Thus, it would be impossible, assuming that time does not stand still, for a...

Possibly. I would periodically obtain your credit report, such as using www.annualcreditreport.com (which is free every 12 months per three CRAs)...

Do ex parte applications served on defendants have to include the date and time of the hearing?

Motion to quash must be filed by regularly noticed motion, not ex parte. Extraordinary circumstances must exist to reduce statutory notice...

My friend who I've know for years wanted to go half on a business so I agreed and gave him 3,000 in cash for the deposit.

You've asked him for the money back already. If not, ask him for it back. Small claims court = answer, if not repayed the loan. Don't delay.

Can someone sue me for selling a "bad" car?

As is, means no warranty, but if you knew of defects or previous damage, you must disclose. You did not disclose, so you could be sued. Give a full...

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See my website, linked below, with several videos of options when served with a debt collection lawsuit and also my blog on next steps to take and...