Can I ask leave of court to file a verified 2nd Amended Complaint after defendant answers the unverified 1st Amended Complaint?

The answer to both questions is no, not necessarily. If you have good grounds to file a S.A.C., the Court will not consider whether the F.A.C. is...

If I receive a deposition notice and want to object to travelling to San Jose from San Carlos what should I do?

In California, the deposition of a person must take place within 75 miles of that person's residence or in the county where the case is filed, but...

Generally, if it's your run-of-the-mill demand letter, you don't need to mail it by certified mail. If the recipient is an attorney or insurance...

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If an elderly person is living with dementia are they able to sign legal documents, for durable power of attorney?

It depends on the severity of the dementia. If it's early stage dementia or very mild dementia, such that the person's mental capacity is...

What was I agreeing to? And what recourse do I have to a lost document?

It is unclear as to who lost the document. If the Court lost the document, then you can ask the defendant if he or she has a conformed copy (a...

Do any allegations made by a plaintiff have to be addressed by the defendant in their answer?

In California, the general rule is that you don't need specific, detailed facts in a pleading -- that is, in either a complaint or an answer. You...

If I need additional space on PLD-C-010 for section 4 what form can be used as a attachment?

I agree with the other responses: You don't need a special form. Simply remember to clearly mark the pleading or plain paper you use as "Attachment...

How to subpoena plaintiff's witness?

I agree with the other responses: You don't need a special form. Simply remember to clearly mark the pleading or plain paper you use as...

Is discovery after case management conference?

I agree with the other attorneys. In fact, at the CMC, the Court EXPECTS the parties to have at least STARTED discovery. (It is rare that...

How do I put a lien on a lawyer?

More specifics are needed to be able to answer your question. If you are a non-lawyer, then you have to be careful that the "legal assistance" you...

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