Is punitive damages awards granted in small claims courts in California? I've seen conflicting statements. Thankyou

You might want to consult an attorney in your area familiar with anti-SLAPP motions. A defendant who prevails on such a motion is entitled to...

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Can one family member keep the other 3 from selling the house when our Mother passes? The one lives in the house with her.

As long as the house is in your mother's name only when she passes and the Will provides that your mother's estate is to be equally divided between...

My 23 yr old daughter died at LAC+USC hospital. I live in PA. I believe there is negligence involved.

The statute of limitations for a cause of action against a health care provider in CA is contained in C.C.P. section 340.5 and reads: “In an action...

In a limited case, can plaintiff depose two defendants?

C.C.P. section 94(b) provides: “One oral or written deposition….For purposes of this subdivision, a deposition of an organization shall be treated...

HOW CAN I CONTEST THE VADILITY OF A WILL, THAT DID NOT GO THROUGH PROBATE?

You mention few facts, not even when your father died, except that a Will was never admitted to probate. A fabricated Will, not admitted to...

When stoped by law enforcement and the smell pot and i have a valid medical recomindation does this still give them probable cau

Yes, the officer had probable cause to detain and investigate and therefore could search the car and probably the trunk if the officer can...

My son's doctor refused to give pain medication for a painful procedure.

There could very well be a medical indication for "no procedural sedation." As the other attorneys have indicated the cost of attempted prosecution...

Do I have a case if painters (hired by HOA) drove a long nail into my exterior wall puncturing my gas pipe creating a gas leak?

Yes, you have a small case. You should make a claim against both the HOA who hired the painters and the painters. You should be able to recover...

I want to know if I have a strong case if I filed complaint against my landlord for harassment and defaming my character @ work

Sorry. Not only do you not have a strong case -- you have no cause of action against your landlord.

How do I go about getting what is legally mine from a Trust

You need to find the money to hire an attorney to help you. If you were joint tenants with your husband on the house it passes automatically to you...