The fact that your attorney failed to file a timely pleading is no cause to allow you to do so without first seeking permission of the court. ...

How many days do I have to answer a complaint after plaintiff servicing me with a second amended complaint?

I respectfully disagree with my colleagues. Per Code of Civil Procedure section 471.5, if the Complaint has been amended, then the defendant shall...

What are my rights and limitations selling my share of an s-corp ?

I agree with my colleagues and only add that any agreement that is reached with the other owners be placed into writing. Multiple reasons for...

When an owner sells the house and tenant moves out what happens to the UD case?

Unless it is dismissed with prejudice before trial, it still goes forward. I gather that the sale has not yet closed and is still pending. Meaning...

Why am I being required to sign the personal guarantee on the lease for my fiance's new business?

You are correct in your feelings. Understand that if the creditor can persuade someone to guarantee or co sign onto a loan or lease, so much the...

For multiple def's with differing requests for admission, does each def need to be served a copy of the other def's requests?

Yes. You serve all discovery requests and responses to each party who has appeared in the case.

Should include my employee in my suit against my business partner (breach of fiduciary duty)?

What you should do is immediately consult with a local business litigation attorney who can review your matter and provide you a plan of action....

Believe it or not, the questions you pose are serious and not simple. If you sign the interspousal deed, then you are disclaiming any interest you...

If you have an attorney, you should be asking them if they that their declaration provides any evidence for the arguments being advanced. Unless...

Not unless the court has rejected the filing or stricken the Answer filed. Until that occurs, any attempt by you to take a default will be...