An entry of default cuts off the ability of the Defendant to participate in the case. You have the majority of control in the case, subject to the...

Why is it adverse for a litigant to claim "fraud upon the court"?

Because it sounds paranoid, dramatic, and unprofessional. The law is a very stiff profession, with customs that go back hundreds of hears, even if...

If you're gangstalked then you should never feel alone. You have so many people looking out for you.

Can I sue my daughters day care for neglect and damage?

A toddler's hands are never clean for more than about 30 seconds. It is good that the day care is accommodating your concerns? Can you sue? No. ...

Quit trying to harass your doctor for not signing off on your "partial disability papers." Its her call, not yours. So start thinking about...

Authority of a Federal (District or Ninth Circuit) Court

I believe I responded to your question earlier but the answer is the same. I'll rephrase slightly: if you had a State Court cause of action and a...

Does a Mediator even look at court documents in CA?

I agree with my colleague, and will add that there are many types of mediation, some quite informa and short, and some marathons that run for days,...

Can trial court act on the moving party's motion when the moving party fails to appear at the motion hearing@CA SuperiorCourt?

I agree with my colleague, and refer to my previous answer to your question, which includes the Local Rules of Court and the California Rules of...

The typical tentative ruling (TR) process in many Counties in California is this: at around 2:00pm the Court posts a tentative ruling. If no party...

How much info goes into an initial complaint?

A complaint has to plead every essential element for every cause of action in it, or it is subject to demurrer. "The defendant has created a...