When would "leave to amend" not be granted to amend an answer?

Both Frank and Pamela are correct - it all boils down to whether your apponent has bene prejudiced. I have seen Court's allow an "amendment to...

How do I petition the court to change date of hearing? Or what should I do? This is a limited civil matter. (Collection matter)

You are facing the same issues that many others face by the debt collectors. It is not an easy task to take the debt colection attorney on by...

What does proposed order submitted with application for OSC contain?

Nicholas is correct - each case is fact specific. In my proposed Order I generally include the exact "releif" (i.e. the thng I want the court...

A motion hearing was scheduled in Nov.Neither party showed.Case was was removed from the calendar.The case remains open.

There is not enough information to answer your question. What was the Motion in November? Who filed it? Why was there no appearance? You can...

In a civil action What can be said in an opening statement?

Both of the above are correct. However, as an in pro per, you should remeber that the jury is going to look at your opening as a form of testimony....

It sounds like the corporation is playing games. While there are specific Code of Civil Procedure sections for out of state depositions (CCP...

Settlement Agreement Litigation Question

My first question is "Did you also sign the settlement agreement?" Then I woudl suggest that an attorney review the agreement. There are many...

Can you request a police report and investigation records from a police or sheriff department via an arbitration subpoena

Code of Civil Procedure 1282.6 provides the arbitrator the authority to issue a subpoena. Subsection (C) provides the court the authority to issue...

Frank is correct - teh Los Angeles Superior Court does accept personal checks, cash and credit cards. Before filing you may want to hire a...

What is my recourse in getting my car repaired? Shop installed defective oil filter?

Gust is correct that you need to see another mechanic. I recently tried a case against Jiffy Lube in California for installing the wrong filter on...