Can a Defendant file an answer with affirmative defenses not pled with specificity and then file a judgment on pleadings?

Your question does not make sense. A motion for summary judgement does not attack pleadings. It must be submitted with its own evidence after...

Misleading the court; do I inform the judge?

No. the OSC must be decided on its merits alone. The DA's opinion has no bearing on your civil case. I would contact the DA and find out their...

If it's the same party, changing lawyers does not give them the opportunity to propound duplicative discovery. I would object on that basis.

I always accept partial payments. I then immediately send a letter confirming receipt of the payment, and reserving my rights to claim the...

Is a Motion to Strike Defendant's pleading(response) OK if Defendant did NOT comply with the deadline specified by the judge?

You could move to strike the opposition, if one is filed, for lack of timely service.

Default

The time period begins to run from the date of service, not the date of filing.

No, sanctions are payable regardless of the disposition of the case.

After I file the request for default by judgment, is there any opportunity to file documents or explain for prayer for relief?

The request for default is only the first step in obtaining a judgment. After receiving default, you must still do a default prove-up, which is...

My daughter broke her femur running from a "monster" at a maze at universal studios. Are the responsible for damages?

If she is 18, she must bring the case. She can only bring a case if the park was negligent. Nothing you have said indicates any negligence by the...

You are not required to take any action until a claim is brought against you. At that time, you can raise the statute of limitations as an...