First of all, you should be aware that a Statement of Damages is "served" but not "filed" (unless you are seeking a default judgment). Statements...

Your time to respond to the amended complaint commences from the date you are served with the amended complaint, not the date the amended complaint...

What is the CCP for correcting a defendants name?

The correct CCP section and the procedure to be used depends upon the precise reason why the named defendants are incorrect, but you should take a...

It is essential that the plaintiff file a separate proof of service of summons for each individual defendant. One proof of service for all...

Any party (but usually the defendant) can make a motion to reclassify the unlimited jurisdiction to a limited jurisdiction case. This is commonly...

Amended complaint filed because a three day pay or quit was not attached.

Unless the names of the defendants have changed in the amended complaint, you do not need to have the clerk issue an amended summons. You will,...

A trial setting conference is a court hearing where the judge sets the trial date. In setting the trial date, the judge will typically take into...

If you are the plaintiff and have not filed a correct complaint or amended complaint, the defendant will ultimately win. You normally can file a...

Is this legal? And do the client's have any options?

If a motion to be relieved as counsel was filed, it appears a lawsuit was timely filed, so the statute of limitations should no longer be an issue...

If you are the plaintiff, you have the right to be present at the deposition of any witness in your case. You do not have the right to make your...