Code of Civil Procedure 430.41 generally requires a party to meet and confer before filing a demurrer. However under CCP 430.41(d)(2): "This...

CAN I FILE A MOTION TO REQUEST TO CONSIDER LATE FILING ?

A motion to set aside a default judgment based on Code of Civil Procedure 473(b) for mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect "shall...

Speaking generally, if the time to answer has run, it is a race to the courthouse to see if the answer is filed or a request for entry of default. ...

Canceling a property sale, knowing the buyer 's money is not clean. Is it possible?

The seller's obligations to the buyer depend on the contract for the sale of the property. Real estate contracts may have a contingency in them...

Which form would I use to respond to a demurer??

Generally there is no form opposition. But the response to a demurrer is generally captioned as "Plaintiff [NAME} Opposition to Defendant [NAME]...

How do I get the loss of government money when my boyfriend and I weren't married?

Two issues are raised here: (1) the denial of government benefits; and (2) potential legal recourse against the ex. Government benefits are out of...

California Department of Real Estate License with an out of state felony conviction?

The California DRE (or BRE) has the discretion to deny a license to an otherwise qualified applicant for a prior felony. The DRE has a helpful FAQ...

When property is entrusted in the care of another it is generally referred to as a "bailment." The bailor is the person giving up the property,...

Can lawsuits be considered on our own or require a law firm?

Most unlimited civil complaints are not form complaints, but they are drafted for the particular case. There are many potential causes of action,...

How to protect my asset during property of division when ex only has business assets?

Generally speaking, banks will respond to properly served subpoenas, because they implicate financial privacy, they should be narrowly drawn to...