Does California have a law that mirrors FRCP 26(a)(3) that dictates required "pretrial disclosures" from all parties?

The FRCP requires what some call "vomit" discovery. You cough it up or you cannot use it. California state court has no mandatory duty to...

If the Plaintiff wants to dismiss their own case, great. It's their case, and they can drop it if they want to. You should calendar your statute...

Do i need to file and serve a new statement of damages with my third attempt at requesting default? No platitudes please.

If I get the gist of your issue, I think your issue is that you need all Defendants to get a final judgment. You can get an entry of default...

I agree with my colleague Mr. Doland. The point of a complaint is to plead the material facts of the case, not the law. The law is the law,...

Can a business be sued by a customer for providing their name and address under subpoena?

I'll admit that I find your question a bit unclear, so I will speak generally. Subpoenas are directed to nonparties. They did not choose to be...

In Los Angeles Superior court, what is the motion called when you want to move the court to end a "petition?" ?

I agree with my colleagues. An MSJ would be the usual route. It is probably too late. However, if the other party has not produced anything in...

Take a step back. Default is for a party that has not appeared. By your facts, this party has appeared, and is represented. Default is not going...

What happens after?

I agree with my colleagues, you cannot be put in jail or prison for not paying a debt. But your question makes me wonder is this a judgment, or is...

Do I have to accept verification for request for admission after the 30 day expired and can I go ex parte to request an order?

"Verification to follow" is a slack but common practice. If you have it now, there is really nothing to ask the Court for (and the Court despises...

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Who do I need to speak to begin a civil lawsuit on someone out of state who owes me money?

There are a number of factors here. If this was a loan, the first pertinent question is where was the loan agreement made. If it was in...