Can I seek a Motion to Strike Affirmative Defenses in Defendant's Answer to Complaint?

The Plaintiff has the burden of production of facts to prove their case. A Defendant's Answer can contain only defenses, without any facts.

What do I do if my LLC was wrongly identified as a defendant in a small claims court case?

Whatever your defense is, you need to represent your LLC in court. If you cannot travel to California, at least write a letter to the judge...

Once you pay off the loan with the credit union, they should file a Release of Lien extinguishing your mortgage with them. For the father's loan,...

Dental office will not refund monies unless I sign a letter not to defame them.

Signing such an agreement is not required. Make a written demand for the refund with a time limit, ie 30 days. In the demand, confirm the...

Previous owner lives in the house that was purchased at a tax auction, how do I get him to move

You must evict them. Contact an eviction attorney or service and have them do it for you. It's relatively inexpensive.

Unless you got married or put the property in your name, there is little you can do.

How did a suspended llc file a complaint against me for litigation and it go through to the courts?

The courts don't check that. You must raise the issue. However, they can usually reinstate the company and continue with the lawsuit once they get...

Will my California LLC name be problematic?

I don't see a problem, but you can do a name check with the FTB before you file the incorporation papers if you have any question.

How can I protect myself in a Joint Venture partnership where I don't personally know the other partner?

I would at least form an LLC where the rights and duties of each party is put in writing and you are protected from liability.

Received a bill for 3k from tow company 9 months after accident settlement. Am I liable to pay this debt?

Yes, you are liable for the debt. The attorney should have paid it, but this kind of thing happens all the time, but there is nothing you can do....