You don't need to be there. However, it sends a message to the opposing side and the court if you attend. You may also pick up on things going on...

As defendant, if small claims case is dismissed WITHOUT prejudice, can I petition to have it dismissed WITH prejudice?

You could try filing a motion for reconsideration (if its been ten days or less since the case was decided). Other than that, there is not much...

WWhat is length of time to file for Medical Negligence ?

It can take a long time to get a case to trial, particularly complex cases. You should ask your attorney this question. In general, it takes...

I want to see if there is a potential case?

You did not provide enough information to make it possible to determine if your daughter might have a case. In general, when an employee suffers...

There was a working truck parked in the middle of the street. I was pulling out and did not see it and hit the back. Am I atfaul

Yes. Its pretty much always your fault (at least in part) when you hit a parked vehicle. If the vehicle was parked in a lane of traffic (like in...

You only serve the amended complaint and amended summons. BTW: there is a better way to add defendants. Its called filing a DOE AMENDMENT (there...

What’s the statue of limitations for civil claims?

The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in California is two years. Therefore, the other party had until December 25, 2016 to file...

Read your policy. Some med-pay policies are excess only, which means they only pay if you have no other insurance or your other insurance does not...

Rules in filing briefs in appellate courts?

Not against the rules, but there are many rules regarding citing the record on appeal (facts that you assert are true must be supported by...

Question about e-filing in appeal?

Electronic dockets are not always up to day. If you have proof that you filed your brief, that should be sufficient. Your reply brief is due 20...