What form is it?

If you file an answer to complaint, please note that does not mean you will get to trial, as the collection attorney is experienced in getting a...

Can a defamation defendant attempt to prove his lie at the defamation civil trial?

As you know, truth is a defense to defamation. Hearsay is inadmissible. If the defendant wants to prove that a crime was committed, he or she...

Small Claims Court - Serving defendant - Do I need to re-serve if there is a postponment? They were already served once.

For small claims, the clerk will send out notice of the new date to all parties. You need not reserve each defendant who was served.

Does a court date always fallow a paid civil demand

I read your posting to mean that a company has sent you a letter demanding payment of money and you have paid it in full. If that is true, there...

On mediation - Must I be present or is just my attorney supposed to show up? Will I get something or can I still lose?

Unless your attorney has permission from the court or the mediator to have you not appear in person or to be available by phone during the...

Is video recording allow as evidence in a California Court?

If properly authenticated, any recording can be admitted. It would depend on what you are recording, as privacy concerns prohibit recordings made...

What will be the consequences if I fail to appear in a trial de novo?

Failing to appear at trial normally results in the other side having the opportunity to present their version of the facts without any objection...

If I turn in the car will they still sue me for the same amount?

I have been representing consumers since 1997 on car default cases. Turning the car in now will not resolve the lawsuit, unless the plaintiff's...

Can reopen a settled case based on attorney malpractice?

Assuming you signed the typical settlement agreement and mutual release, it would state that you are settling and that it does not matter what you...

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Is filing CM 110 mandatory?

Try to serve and file this at least 15 days before the CMC. The last item, #20, may also require that you contact the other side's attorney and...