How can I sue someone who also lives in California, however in a different city quite far from me?

It sounds like your question is more specific to what we call "venue". Venue refers to the county, territory or geographical area in which a court...

(ILLEGAL????) Is it illegal to tape record your own small claims court proceedings?

Yes. I had client once try to record the proceedings secretly and unknown to me. When the bailiff discovered what was going on it was not a pretty...

My auto insurance company is requesting information that doesn't pertain to the theft of my vehicle. Should I submit it?

The insurance company has a right to do an investigation. They have a duty to put in writing the reason for the denial if any. Clearly the...

How can I settle this case?

Discuss with your lawyer the making of a CCP 998 demand containing the terms of your proposed walkway off.

Got into a car accident, need legal help please.

Your question was how to "support" yourself which I take to mean convince the other insurance carrier you were not at fault. Was there a police...

Fraud

An affidavit is a sworn statement typically signed in front of a notary. It can also be a signed declaration typically not notarized.

Slip and fall medical documentation

Mr. Lee and Leydicker are correct. A one week gap in treatment is not uncommon or unreasonable. Document all aspects of your damages and you just...

I wrecked my friend's car with the owner's verbal permission to drive having only liability insurance and me not being insured.

Something is a little confusing here. First it is unclear what you received or from whom when you refer to getting a "serve notice". Then you talk...

My h.s.senior is being forced to takeon campus housing thou she can live w a family member w in 15 miles of campus. We know area

This appears to be the new rule for most , if not all of the Cal-State colleges. Most have a Office of Housing Administration (OHA) which will...

I would look to the lease agreement. You could always argue ordinary "wear and tear" but if you broke it you should cover the cost to repair it....