Recourse for bad contract - some terms were contradicting or impossible to comply with.

If you believe that a contract is void or voidable, needs a certain interpretation to be enforced, or that a non-party is trying to claim it is a...

When you ask for discovery, it is you as the Defendant and Cross Complainant, not you as a Defendant separate from you as the Cross...

So I'm interested in starting a company...where do I start from a legal perspective?

I have linked below to Nolo Press's Inventor's Bundle of books, which should cover you pretty well on what you will need to do, legally speaking,...

I have $1000 I need to file a BK but I also have DMV fees totaling $870 and a warning the DMV could take my car.

If you do anything, consult with a bankruptcy attorney in your area immediately. Asking questions on Avvo is fine for general legal questions or...

I just found out I had a judgement for wage garnishments. I was never served any papers.

I disagree with any attorney who (without knowing the facts of a particular case), offers the opinion that a judgment is "inevitable." Many debt...

I just found out I had a judgement for wage garnishments. I was never served any papers.

You have the right to set aside the default judgment and fight the merits of the lawsuit, since you were never served. I have a blog posting about...

Is it necessary for me to appear at a CMC?

While I agree with Mr. Chen that it is entirely possible that your answer can be stricken if you fail to appear, the more likely result is either...

Proof of service of summon

Mistake #1: asking a clerk for legal advice, rather than a lawyer. Mistake #2: the clerks are prohibited by law from dispensing legal advice. ...

Late on time given on a demurrer "with leave to amend"?

There is no way to tell what the judge will do for your being late. The better practice would have been to see if counsel would agree to an extra...

How can I oppose a summary judgment?

The first thing to do when there is a key case in a motion is to "Sheppardize" the case. If you don't have access to an online database, such as...