I am a little confused by the Tentative Rulings in Santa Clara County Superior Court. Any clarifications appreciated.

Yes, if you do not want to submit on the tentative (that is, agree to make the tentative ruling the final ruling of the Court), then, after you...

After filing answer to summons, court transferred my case to another court location. What does this mean?

This is not a statement about your case. It has to do with the Los Angeles Superior Court's realignment and reorganization due to severe budget...

Take a look at California Code of Civil Procedure section 116.530. It provides that an attorney cannot participate in a small claims proceeding...

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How to file a motion for related cases

I agree with Ms. James and Mr. Perry. Having two cases be deemed related will not prevent a default. You will either need to file a responsive...

Regular mail is fine. You don't need certified mail.

Court clerk told me that I don't need to send a declaration of mailing with my answer to plaintiff's attorney. Is this correct?

The common practice is to attach the proof of service (declaration showing that it was served by mail or other means) to the answer and file both...

Would I have time to motion if I send out a discovery for request for production of docs? MY court date is 6/10/2013.

By my calculation, assuming you're in State court, 4/11 is the last day to serve discovery, and it must be done by personal service. If you mail,...

What civil code procedure is for discovery (request for production of documents)?

I'm not sure what you're asking. Please clarify. In general, C.C.P. §2031.010 et. seq. (that is, the "2031" series) govern requests for...

Using deposition transcript to SUPPORT your case. California case.

Yes. You can use her deposition testimony on rebuttal, and have her explain her confusion at deposition. Perhaps it was the questioning, perhaps...

What does this mean? Request for oral argument filed by respondent. 5 min. Is this with the presiding judge?

The oral argument will be done in front of the appellate panel, the appellate justices (not the trial judge). Whether it will carry any weight or...

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