How do I find a low cost attorney? I'm not looking for pro bono,.

A vexatious litigant determination is based, generally, on just a set number of dismissals or losses against a pro per plaintiff. How those are...

I agree with Mr. Shields. A discovery sanction, if not paid, can be reduced to a judgment even before the end of the case if it is not paid. All...

Can I name an attorney who knowingly violates FRCP Rule 11 ?

FRCP 11 motions are not to be raised lightly. If you raise one and lose it, you look terrible to the Court, completely alienate the other side,...

As my colleagues suggest, the rules of evidence are very complicated and arcane--and often don't make much sense. Generally a person has to have...

If the stipulation and judgment (possibly a CCP 998 offer) are signed and properly filed with the Court, then it is likely that the Court will...

What happens if I do not appear in court for the hearing that my attorney filed a motion for dismissal?Will judge look for me?

I'm not sure if your attorney has withdrawn or substituted out. If she is still counsel of record, then she really should show up. If you are pro...

Jurisdiction of California courts outside the USA?

From a US perspective, there is a good chance you have consented to or waived jurisdiction in California both by your failure to object, and your...

There are several necessary parts to a motion. First you need notice, and second you need the motion. This is usually combined in one document,...

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Can I settle car or get money back of 20 thousand dollar downpayment?

10,000 is the cap for an individual filing a small claim, but limited civil cases go up to 25,000 and have some of the good features of small...

Can I request that a real judge look at my case if I don't agree with a commissioner's decision? I am the plaintiff.

You likely don't have any recourse. Small Claims court is often run by commissioners or "pro tems." These are judges too, just not the type...