Any recourse for my 86 year old dad overcharge by a "contractor."

Without seeing the contract, there are potentially dozens of violations of the contractors license law involved here. The upfront cash payment...

What does the seller owe me

It will probably depend on the terms of your written agreement. But, since they could sell the desk for as low as $800 without your approval, you...

Can the landlord decide who owes how much of the rent payment?

Each tenant is responsible for 100% of the rent due. If the rent was paid in full, then it would probably be improper for the landlord to return...

Breaking a lease, but landlords signed contract with third party not to rent to anyone but us. How much are we responsible for?

It may depend on the agreement that you entered into. Generally, a tenant that leaves early is responsible for the balance of rent due for the...

Is there anything I can do about landlord not telling us about neighbor's construction?

Probably not, unless it is the landlord doing the construction. Maybe you can ask your landlord to let you out of your lease early.

Can I attend my sisters deposition in a civil case? We live in California, My sister is the plaintiff.

Absent a protective order, nonparties may attend a deposition. As a practical matter, total strangers cannot force their way into a deposition...

Can interrogatories be Judicially Noticed?

You can ask that interrogatories be judicially noticed. It will be up to the court to decide to take notice.

There are exceptions to the rule that allow for longer depositions, so the type of case you have might make a difference. But the fact that you...

Can I be reimbursed attorneys fees from an appeal on a small claims case?

If the small claims appeal is deemed frivolous or without merit, you could be entitled to limited attorney's fees if you actually had an attorney...

Will they tell me why they are looking for me if i call agencies to inquire about an officer visit?

How do you even know the person was some sort of law enforcement officer? Based on your description, it could have been anyone. Probably no way...