Below are two links: first is my legal guide on Avvo on the consumer's rights following repossession of the motor vehicle. Essentially, before the...

I defaulted on a credit union loan 7 years ago. I just got served to appear in court. What is the CA statute on this?

Typical limitation period on a California debt is four years from date of default or last payment, whichever is later. There could be unusual...

Judgment received...what is next? I am guessing they will work on collecting from me in the near future. CC case on individual

Please see my blog posting below, that explores all possible options upon learning of a default judgment, which I have linked below. I also have a...

I loaned my 27 year old son money in good faith with a promise to pay me back, know he won't.

Get a fair market value on the items, then sue in small claims court for the value of the items and the loan amount. Then, expect family gatherings...

I am filing an out of state proof of personal service document in California. What do I have to do for the court to accept it?

I'd recommend for filing a proof of service in a California Superior Court case that you have the process server prepare and sign the standard...

I was sued and a default judgment was entered against me. I settled with the plaintiff but now what to sue him to recover?

I do not believe that a default judgment that has not been promptly set aside by the court, then paid, can be challenged. Also, if you believe that...

Mr. Daymude suggested a release of lien. That is the standard and appropriate document. Once the form is prepared, you will sign it and have a...

In removal and wants to consolidate credit card debt!

Are you asking about removing a state court debt collection case to U.S. District Court? Why? If you are not an attorney, I am trying to...

Which should come first, mailing the motion to compel further responses to the defendants or filing the motion first in state

The clerk of the court should check to ensure that there is a proof of service for the motion, before allowing it to be filed. Thus, you need to...

In an Unlimited Civil (Defamation) case (against my H.O.A.,, for printing untrue statements about me in a newsletter), I served

CCP Sect. 2030.070 permits the asking party to have all interrogatory answers supplemented up to two times before the first date set for trial,...