Also make sure you look at the Local Rules of Riverside County for ex parte applications. Here is a link to them:...

A landlord in the same unit as a roommate with a tenant could be sued for wrongful retaliatory eviction?

It's quite possible he has a claim, especially under the implied warranty of habitability. California Civil Code sec. 1941 requires that a lessor...

I am in pro per, Why would the other attorney get a ex parte hearing to resign from the case in appeal from unlawful detainer?

I agree with Ms. Teunisse and commend her for extensive research done for what sounds like a terrible situation for your family. I would...

Help! I need to file an appeal in an unlawful detainer trial?

I agree with all counsel's statements above. As a side note, you will have 5 days from the time the writ of possession is served to vacate. Civ....

Debt settlement help

I agree with counsel above. Many folks in this situation do the "ostrich defense"--sticking their hand in the sand and hoping it goes away. It...

Can I serve the same documents in one envelope to parties with the same address?

Agree with the above. Your safest bet is two individually addressed envelopes.

I agree with counsel above. There are some judges that allow extensive argument, but most keep it short and simple as to what's in the tentative...

Can a party to an action complain when a third party (not a process server) whom they know has served them with legal documents?

Agree with the above. As long as Pete isn't a party to the action and over 18, you're fine. Her argument will not hold water with any judge if it...

I have several questions about demurrers:

I agree with the attorneys above. I'd also add don't forget to have the Demurrer itself--this is NOT your memorandum of points and authorities. The...

Your best bet is to file the simple motion with the explanation as to why it was left off (mistake, inadvertence, etc.) Because you're still early...