Potentially missing a Statute of Limitations in Small Claims Court?

If the last day to act falls on a "holiday" then you have until the following non-holiday day to act. See CCP §12a(a). So if the last day to act...

Can you serve interrogatories, etc. on a defendant while the case is being transferred to new venue?

If the defendant has not answered yet, or otherwise has not appeared in the case at all, you cannot serve discovery. You can only serve discovery...

What type of contract if any?

You cold do it either way. It is not as important how you do it -- what is important is the actual language of the contract. You want to make...

Dismissing motion without prejudice in civil matters?

Yes, it means you can refine the motion (but make sure to address or fix the reason it was denied the first time you filed it).

While the property was included in the bankruptcy, the utility bill was not. Further, even if it was, the bankruptcy would have only discharged...

Can we keep our house if we default on heloc

Mr. Chen is correct. If your home is worth less than what you owe on the first mortgage ($330,000), then you may be able to completely get rid of...

Small Family CA S. Corp Questions

1) OK these are some complicated issues. First of all, a Director has a voting right separate from his voting right as a shareholder. You can...

While bankruptcy will stop any further proceeding in that lawsuit, including the entry of judgment, it may not be the correct path. There may be...

Stripping a lien

OK I think you are a little confused as to the process. If you just filed your case and your 341(a) Meeting is coming up, then you are a long way...

What would be the legal ramifications of purchasing a second home and walking away from the first?

If you have a second mortgage, they will be able to sue you for the balance you owe on it (the first will not as long as the foreclose...