If I fender bendered someone in a fast food drive thru and caused no dents but they are trying to collect cash from me

You probably should not give them cash, as there will be no proof you paid them and they can still attempt to go through your insurance.

I am Pro Per in a unlimited civil case. Defendants demurred my original complain. I then filed a First Amended Complaint.

You can file a notice of withdrawal of the demurrer and/or call the clerk in the department where the demurrer is to be heard and let them know you...

Collecting on a Notice of Judgment, can an attorney or collection agency collect this debt for me?

The best way to collect against Jiffy Lube is probably to get a "keeper", which is a sheriff that will go into the business and collect the money...

Breach of rental contract and possible negligence of property manager?

A reduction of services without a corresponding reduction of rent is illegal. Thus, you can work out something with the landlord where your rent...

What is the benefit of having an agreement governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of your state?

Obviously, the party is going to be more familiar with the laws of their own jurisdiction, will already have attorneys they know in that...

What is a letter of spoliation and what does it do?

It is a letter send to the defendant asking them to preserve any evidence for the potential case. You should retain an attorney.

Should I file answer to lawsuit (served last week) for breach of contract even though I plan to file bankruptcy within 2 weeks?

You have 30 days from the date you were served to file a response to the suit. Thus, it probably does not make sense for you to file an answer if...

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A settlement offered to be paid in the installments --how to make sure I can enforce it ?

You should enter into an agreement which specifies if a payment is late or missed, then the entire balance becomes due to a judgment can be entered...

We are going to make an offer on a condo in Long Beach. What should we consider? What info should we know first?

You should make sure to inspect the property, review the purchase agreement and escrow instructions carefully, review the bylaws and CC&Rs of the...

I have served the 60 day notice to vacate , can I still accept rent for those 2 months. There is no last months rent.

Yes, you can still collect rent for the period that your tenant is still going to be living on the premises before moving out.