Can a defendant file motions on the plaintiff before a scheduled mandatory settlement conference in a collections case?

You can conduct discovery. The discovery is not a motion, it is served on the other party and not filed with the court. I am not sure that the...

Civil law

That is interesting and confusing behavior. I would be worried what he intends, if I were you. The satisfaction of judgment idea is a good one....

I've been wrongfully included in a lawsuit by a plaintiff suing a family member, a judgment was found against us! What can I do

You absolutely need to see an attorney. ASAP. Best of luck to you. If you found this answer helpful, let me know by clicking the...

Report the car stolen? Report it to the police? Take her to small claims court?

You can, and should, report the car stolen. There is a liability created when someone is out running around in your car, getting tickets and...

Is there any way to be relieved from an error at the trial level in an appeal.

It’s not clear what you are appealing. It seems that the Motion to Dismiss was properly granted and there is no hope for an appeal of that ruling....

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Declaration of non service filed by Plaintiff

Actually, the same is true for service in general civil as it is in small claims. If a plaintiff files a complaint and does not get it served, the...

Constructive trust- who likely wins this quiet title jury trial in superior ct?

Yours is a cautionary tale. So many times, after some people have passed away and others have toiled away, their agreements turn into so much dust...

Pro bono lawyers

Here’s a link for low/no cost services available in California: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/lowcost/ Its difficult to imagine that a...

Will my ex fiance win if she sues me for canceled honeymoon money? She left me over four months ago and walked out on the mortga

Well, she may have a claim for money that she contributed and that you received in refund. From what you say here, she was not obligated on the...

Can an oral agreement between a couple who has been separated for 16 months be enforced even when no legal papers are filed?

The answer to your question is “probably not,” but it’s not “no.” If the agreement is a contract, you can try to enforce it as a contract. The...