In an answer to a complaint or cross-complaint, what is a statement of new matter constituting a defense?

The first part of your answer consists of admissions or denials of the allegations made against you. The second part is affirmative defenses--this...

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Filing a verified complaint and making an error

The UD action is extremely expedited and rigged in favor of the landlord. I would worry about dealing with that because if you take your eye off...

Father passed away. No will . Alot of land, account... Sister & I have no guidance. What should be our 1st step re: this?

First step is to gather all of the heirs intestate. Mom? all kids. Agree to split costs and how you are going to proceed. You need to: inventory...

Can assosiation put a notice of Involuntary lein my primary residence?

I want to assist you on this, but the question is a little vague. An HOA can place a lien for HO fees on your condo in the omplex over which the...

Need CA court cases to cite in an appeal due to judicial prejudice suffered by Plaintiffs at Mandatory Settlement Conference

You can only appeal a final order. I am not seeing anything close to a final order. There are procedures called writs for interlocutory appeals,...

Offered money to sign that i will not sue for wrongful termination, harassment & emotional distress. should i counteroffer? help

In a rational negotiation it never hurts to counter offer.Some employers feel so entitled that they make one offer and dare you to refuse it and...

Neighbors branches hang over my drive way. If I have them trimmed professionally is the neighbor responsible to pay for it?

I agree with both answers. Amazing that one atty has an imposing tree branch case at his finger tips. Here is a caution--if you approach your...

Can you explain what type of case this is and what you mean by principal attorney as opposed to what other kind of attorney? What distinction are...

Do I have any rights?

You know this is going to be an uphill battle right? The problem is that you have to raise a bunch of technicalities and you really need a lawyer...

Girlfriend stopped for traffic issue, was sober . Was charged with possesion of a controled substance.

1. Twice you said her purse was unattended when it was clearly left with the girlfriend. Whether this matters as yet, I do not know. 2. You did...