OPPOSITION TO MOTIONS

Yes, please see Code of Civil Procedure 1005.

What do I need to prove in small claims court (evidence to bring) for suing an auto body shop for poor workmanship & negligence?

Sounds like you have good evidence. Besides that, just make sure that you have the facts straight and tell your story in an organized and easy to...

I'm not sure what type of lawyer I should look for. I'm a chef, and I am making a deal with an investor to start a restaurant.

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Can we use a company's employee hiring documents without asking them?

What do you mean "use a company's documents?" What company is this? What are the exact documents you're using?

Does the fact that defendants already paid jury fees 5 months in advance of trial, bar any of my rights?

No, jury fees don't affect how/when you can file those motions.

What's your question?

Passed one background check but did not pass the other?

Perhaps one background check was more thorough than the other. There is no way to tell without more facts.

How to object to ex parte ruling without hearing the other party's argument

You can attempt to ask the judge for a continuance.

Can a lawyer ask for additional money in a contingency case if the defendant files a cross-complaint?

It depends on what the rest of the retainer agreement said. If it is a properly written, it should say what is excluded. If not, it is something...

Can I request that my case gets transferred to another courthouse based on me not being able to have a fair trial?

Probably not, but you can get rid of your judge and get a different one.