Who determines a reasonable time period for an at fault automobile repair?

If the other party was responsible for the accident, they owe you all your damages. Take them to small claims. Mail a copy of your complaint to...

How can I get more information on an old case?

If you have the case number, you can search for the case online at the court website, where you can also download some documents. You can also go...

How to ask the court to modify / correct a default judgement?

You can file a motion to correct the error in the judgment. A CCP 473(d) motion may be appropriate. Start there. Move quickly as time may be...

Unsigned and dated complaint null, invalid?

If the one filed with the court is signed and dated, that is generally all that matters. While the copy served should also be signed and dated,...

Question re discovery

Yes. Each party is entitled to propound discovery. It does not matter if they have the same attorney. One distinction though - if the company is...

Are defendants in Small Claims usually granted a continuance in Small Claims if an attorney shows up on their behalf?

Generally, attorneys are not allowed in small claims court. But that is not the true issue in your scenario. Courts will generally grant a...

Public school does not comply with record request as per CA education code. Can a civil lawsuit be brought against school ?

Perhaps. Not all records are subject to disclosure, even to a parent. More information would be needed, including what type of records are being...

Judge gave me 10 days leave to amend on 7/16, when is it due? Calendar days? Court days? In California civil court.

Ms. Darrow gave you good, solid advice. Don't take chances. If you don't file it on the 10th day, the other side can rush to the courthouse and...

What happens if privacy objections were made to discovery requests but no underlying documents exist?

Generally, if a document does not exist, it can't be provided. It doesn't exist. If there is a document but you just don't have it, you have an...

More information would be necessary, including a review of the contract. Even if it says they are not responsible, they still might be. Contact...