In filing an Answer or the filing for & approval of a fee waiver, does a Defendant admit the courts jurisdiction over him?

If you file an answer, you have made a general appearance. The fee waiver has nothing to do with it.

Strictly speaking, no. The defendant is not in default if the defendant has appeared in the proceedings. Defendant has just failed to appear at...

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Do'es cafornia have a common law marige claus.

No. California does not recognize common law marriage. Can you file for anything? Not if it is based upon a common law marriage allegedly...

What can I do during an unlawful detainer case to remain at my residence?

Yes, of course. In fact, the court will probably urge all parties to "go out in the hall" and negotiate a settlement. It's unfortunate this is a...

Want to know if we have a case in a wrongful death in our apartment complex

I am sorry for your loss and concur with the sentiments of my colleague. Your post does not state a state of jurisdiction. In California, a...

Would the withholding of documents needed to complete my task,be enough of a reason to consider the contract breached?

What does the contract say regarding breach? That is always the first place to look. I am not certain you are asking the right question. What is...

After having our case dismissed by plaintiff, our lawyer has yet to contact us with result or with advice? Is it a standard.

Your lawyer should advise you of the results of any hearing within a reasonable time. You state: "case was dismissed due to our lawyer...

If you are stopped by the police while you are operating a motor vehicle, definitely yes. If you don't you will be cited for operating without a...

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No. A trust is a relationship to property. It is not a separate legal entity like a corporation. Title to trust property is always held in the...

A demurrer tests the sufficiency of your pleading. In this case your complaint. In essence, a demurrer alleges you have, for one or more reasons,...