I agree with Frank Chen. Many judges and courts differ may on this. Check the Local Rules of the court where the trial will be heard. They are...

I am filing an out of state proof of personal service document in California. What do I have to do for the court to accept it?

I agree with counsel on this one, as to which form to use and file. California Code of Civil Procedure section 417.20 addresses out of state...

I have succeeded with that motion several times and have a few additional thoughts. You may file the motion before the defendant files an answer,...

After you fill out and sign the case management statement, prepare and sign a proof of service by mail. Mail the original of both the statement and...

Mr. Chen is spot on. I am all for juries, in general. But whether to should have one in a UD case requires some consideration. Jury trials require...

Mr. Doland is correct. You will need to attached a "verification" to the end of the pleading, which verifies under penalty of perjury that the...

I agree with Frank Chen as to timing. However, I would add that you may not want to assume there will be an answer and/or cross-complaint. The...

In their discover responses for each type of discovery the other side objected to naming the person who completed the discovery.

In addition to Mr. Chen's comments, look to see who signed the verifications to your written discovery responses. This individual must be...

Civil: DEMURRER

I agree with my colleagues. The answer is nine "court days" before the demurrer hearing date. [CCP §1005] Best practice is to look on the Court's...

What does it mean to stipulate to and pay a sanction?

In San Diego, the Court computer system kicks out this OSC Notice after 60 days from filing a civil complaint, if no Certificate of Service has...