Small claims court case dismiss request filed - but not yet dimissed. Is it ok not to attend?

At least in Superior Court, requests for dismissal take time to process. As it's only a "request," it's not actually entered until the clerk...

Can I request a Fee Arbitration if my client fails to pay attorneys fees?

In San Diego, we have a "Notice of Client's Right to Arbitration" form, which you send the client and then give the client 30 days to elect fee...

Deposing Someone In Another Country

If you're pro per and your case has developed to a point where you think you need to take depositions in other countries, it's time to consult a...

Informal discovery as pro per.

If the opposing side's witnesses won't talk to you (they obviously are not required to), then consider a deposition.

Witness statements before and at trial.

Yes, happens all the time. Note, however, that a witness' statement out of court is actually hearsay itself - it could be admitted under your...

How do I phrase a Request for Admission?

I agree with Ms. Allen and Mr. Pham. I would add that nothing is "in evidence" yet - that's not a meritorious objection to discovery. Also, you...

What about settlement agreement is not privileged?

Generally, term of contracts are not privileged or confidential, unless there's an agreement to keep them so.

The court is simply not bound to disregard such papers for a service/filing defect; however, the court has discretion to do so. In other areas of...

If reply to opposition to motion is to be faxed to opposing attorney, can I fax it myself?

The POS is basically identical to that which you would use if you mail served, but instead of saying how it was mailed, it says it was faxed to X...

Usually, when a motion to strike a complaint (which I assume you're referring to) is denied, the Court orders the defendant to answer in roughly 10...