Service of process is incomplete and the named defendant is not within the jurisdiction of the court.

The tenant must post jury fees at least 5 days before the date of trial. If the tenant has filed a request for Fee Waiver, the appellate courts...

While I don't have all the facts of the case, one possibility might be to seek an involuntary dissolution of the partnership/joint venture. Taking...

While I don't have all the facts, I can say if the motion is granted it is far better for the defendant. Actual damages are limited to $25,000 in...

I'm trying to settle a debt using Civil Code § 1500 by depositing an amount in the name of the creditor. How do you do that?

It sounds like you are treating the cashier's check as unclaimed property. (C.C. section 1500 is known as the "Unclaimed Property Law"). Keep in...

No, with a jury trial you would need to bring a motion for nonsuit. In a nonjury trial, "[a] party may move for judgment in its favor under [Code...

Is asking the judge to review the case for trial a "summary judgment"?

A party seeking summary judgment must comply with California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1350 which specifically states such motion must, "...must...

Commissioners are attorneys who are hired by the court (in California, every county has a superior court), and they are authorized to perform...

What are my legal options against the dealership?

Consider filing a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/car_buyer_rights.shtml. The dealer's...

What licensing requirements are necessary for DEBT BUYERS in the State of California purchasing out of state debt such as TX?

California is not a "closed border state". Meaning, the activities of debt collectors are lightly regulated. Some states require collection...