What do I do? I am scheduled for a court trial on 10-28-14. The case has been active since April 2012. The case involves a

Just show up to court the day of trial and the judge will enter a default against the non-appearing party.

Am I responsible for rent if the unit is infested with roaches and uninhabitable

The charges you describe appear to be unreasonable. If they were deducted from your security deposit, you can have an attorney write a demand...

Employment

Nepotism is not illegal in California. The discrimination here would not be wrongful discrimination, as based on what you have said, it is not...

We did our final walk through this morning and found a hole in the living room floor with live termites

This would depend on what the purchase agreement, escrow agreement, and related documents say. Those would have to be reviewed to properly...

Can a demurer end a case?

A demurrer can end a case, however, typically, the judge will give the plaintiff leave to amend the complaint and sometimes leave to amend will be...

Can we be sued if we remove the $50k in equipment that we paid for from our partnership's catering truck?

You will almost certainly be exposed to legal liability if you do what you propose. You should instead retain an attorney to negotiate a buy out...

Do I have case?

You will need to have concrete evidence that you are not being promoted because you are Mexican. Your opinion that it is because you are Mexican...

I AM A PRO SE LITIGANT. WHAT DO I DO IF THE COURT DISMISSES MY LIMITED CIVIL CASE because of a proof of service issue?

You should show up to the hearing with a copy of the POS and show the judge that the defendant was served.

What are my ADR options?

Your options will be governed by what the contract says. If the contract says all disputes must be resolved through JAMS, you will not be able to...

The terms of the contract will govern here. It would have to be reviewed to properly advise you.