I'm sued, I was not served, what should I do?

Someone may have attempted substitute service, which oftentimes doesn't actually get to its intended recipient. Your options are to just answer...

The Court will send out a notice regarding oral argument some time after after all the briefs have been submitted....

As the Plaintiff, you can begin discovery 10 days after service of the Complaint. You don't have to wait for a demurrer to resolve, or the...

A 998 offer, like any offer, can be rescinded any time before acceptance. It also expires automatically after 30 days without acceptance. Here 30...

How do I defend myself against a contract fraud claim over a non-disparagement agreement I allegedly violated prior to signing?

One potential defense is simply on the merits, you didn't violate the plain terms of the contract. Another defense that is related is the parol...

How many lawsuits can I file in civil court? And if I can sue one of the d fendants for personal injury for the principle ??

You want to join all parties involved in the same suit, and assert all claims you have against each Defendant in the same suit. If you do not, you...

The objections are waived. For the RFAs you want to bring a motion to have the RFAs deemed admitted. Finally, if you served by mail, remember to...

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Can a closed or inactive civil case be reopened or reversed? This was one sibling suing another for the property to be sold.

Your remedy is an appeal, assuming that it is timely. Once a trial court enters a judgment, it loses jurisdiction over the case, with only a few...

The best course is to get new roommates or find a different place. Legally you don't have much in the way of a cause of action, and no real...

Its hard to answer in the abstract. The specific facts matter. If you violated an express company attendance policy, then it is likely the EDD...