For small claims court, who should file for the accident? Owner or the car or driver involved in the accident?

As the owner of the car, you would be the one to proceed against the other party for the damage to your property. You would not include the...

At fault in accident, my insurance company won't pay policy limits

If the injured party made a policy limits demand which was rejected by your carrier, your carrier would be liable for the entire judgment if the...

Mr. Daymude is correct. If the injured party made a policy limits demand which was rejected by your carrier, your carrier would be liable for the...

Can a contractual affirmative defense be used against a non-contractual counterclaim?

Your question does not contain enough information to provide a meaningful response. However, you may generally assert any affirmative defense...

Must all the defendants in a law suit (in California) be served or just one of them?

All defefndants must be served. At some point in time, any unserved defendants will ultimately be dismissed from you lawsuit.

How much time do I have to answer a complaint in CA small claims court?

California small claims court is designed to be easy for the litigants. As such, there is no requirement that the Defendant file an answer in...

Motions

I agree ith Mr. Chen's comments. It appears that you are trying to combine two diferent motions.

I would like to file a civil lawsuit for emotional distress, slander, invasion of privacy etc. how do I come up with a total?

In a civil complaint you do not need to include a specific dollar amount for which you intend to sue. As Mr. Chen mentioned, you only need to...

I slipped and fell on some split liquaid in walmart can i sue and how do i start

Be sure to report the incident to the store. If you were injured, be sure to go to the doctor and treat for your injuries. Contact an attorney...

Best Solution? Recommendations?

You should consult with an attorney who is experienced in handling personal injury matters. All cases are different.