Can I file a motion for sanctions if the defendant demurred to all the causes of action in my complaint,

Although it sometimes makes sense to meet and confer prior to filing a demurrer, it is not required. Therefore, you could not seek sanctions for...

If opposing counsel served me with deposition notice can I object if it was served less than 20 days before depo?

A notice of Deposition only requires 10 days notice (if served personally) and 15 days (if served within California by regular mail). The is true...

A separate statement is required with the moving papers if the motion is to compel further responses as opposed to compel responses where, as of...

Can I sue the plaintiff for suing me without legitimate basis?

If you prevail in connection with your defense of this lawsuit, in theory, after you prevail, you could file a lawsuit against the plaintiff for...

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Do I have to notarize and file a sworn denial with the court in CA? When do I submit interogatories to the opposing party?

Your experience with the clerk is not new. You will not be able to get answers from clerks regarding legal issues and procedures. In any event, in...

No. Communicating with the Judge outside the presence of the other side is called an improper ex-parte communication, and it is not permitted. ...

After all forms of discovery has been denied by the defendant, how do you force any kind of reasonable discovery for trial?

First, you need to make sure that you are on the right track in connection with the lawsuit itself. Are you sure that you have a lawsuit for...

CROSS-COMPLAINT

No, as long as you file the cross-complaint at the same time as you file and serve the answer, you do not need to obtain an order or leave of court...

Parties (P and D ) entered stipulated settlement ($28,000 on $68,000 debt) on breach of contract case before judge. As P, I was

One important issue is whether or not you have an enforceable settlement agreement here. Did you and the defendant enter into the...

Other parties state that we have met and conferred, which is false. Should I mention this at the Case Management conference?

That is a very goo question because (and don't tell anyone this), I suspect that 80%, or more, of the time that the CMC statements filed by the...