The insurance company for the coach bus that hit my car is claiming they are not responsible for damages. Read below...

Your question is confusing. If your car was damaged while in the custody of the shop as a result of the conduct of someone at the shop, then the...

Can California HOA Manager speak at the Board meeting if not on the Board agenda or questioned by the Board?

Yes, the manager could speak under your description. She was being attacked by the owner, and was entitled to respond.

If two cases are consolidated in Ca civil court are parties from each case automatically put on both cases?

Generally, when two or more cases are consolidated, then the parties to the first case are now also parties to all the other cases. It may depend...

Unless the court notice sets the time for filing a declaration, you should generally do it at least 5 days before the hearing. The sooner you do...

A party at deposition can plead the 5th amendment. But that would be rare and can only properly be asserted if there is a risk of prosecution...

Default without service possible?

A party can claim that they have served the summons and complaint and then seek default, even when they did not actually serve. It probably is not...

Just finished Simons book. Ca. Evidence Manual. Its useful toward me understanding hearsay exceptions/ proper documents

Even after going through law school, sitting for the bar, and practicing law for years, some attorneys don't truly understand evidence rules,...

Is a lawyer allowed to collect attorney fees for time spent trying to collect a judgment?

Your question is a bit confusing. But, if the other side was awarded attorney's fees, then they are most likely able to collect attorney's fees...

My attorney is totally unreachable. He has failed to respond to letters and does not return my calls.

You are always free to change attorneys. If you do so, you may end up owing the first attorney some money. I am not sure what kind of case you...

I have a civil harassment hearing on Dec 10th. against me I was accused of many things most of them are untruths, some true

A restraining order can have very serious impacts on your life. It is not a good idea, even in the most frivolous case, to take a risk with your...