Is whiplash considered an injury? I am going to a chiropractor already.

Yes, "whiplash" is considered an injury. And if it was caused by the other party's negligence, then the other party (through his/her insurance)...

I am the defendant in a civil case, credit card debt. I have not replyed to the summons. Court date is May 15th, 2013.

Call the attorney for the other side and ask for an extension of time in which to file and serve your responsive pleading. You can also talk to...

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On a successful motion to compel can costs of a telephonic appearance be recovered?

You should at least ask for those costs as part of your request. In your declaration, where you set forth all of the costs you have had to incur,...

To be awarded sanctions on a successful motion to compel must I submit a form documenting the costs incurred?

You should submit a declaration with your motion to compel. In that declaration, you outline and discuss the costs incurred in bringing the...

Limited civil suit. Collection case. Sent the plaintiff interrogatories, request for admissions, request for docs, etc.

If you believe that you're getting the "run around" -- that the objections are meritless or the responses not complete and straightforward -- then...

I have been asked to file an amendment to a complaint and the attorney says this is NOT a First Amended Complaint.

Take a look at California Code of Civil Procedure sections 469-475 regarding amending complaints. Specifically, Section 472 discussed the right of...

In a limited civil suit for collection: What happens in a civil law and motion hearing?

It depends on the type of motion.

I am filing a complaint for "Violation of CLRA". What case type should I check on case cover sheet.

Depending on the facts of your case and your specific allegations, it would either be "business tort/unfair business practice" or "other...

California attorney fee question. Personal Injury case. Need authority re: how much prior attorney can collect to satisfy lien.

You're thinking of the term "quantum meruit." I assume your attorney took the case on a contingency basis (that is, he would get a percentage of...

When you go to a court date to set a case for trial, what can be expected there? Is that the same thing as a Settlement Conf.?

It depends on the judge and the specific type of hearing. If it's just a "Trial Setting Conference," then you'll get a trial date and Final Status...