I am being sued for small claims. the other company states march 2011 i did not pay them a sum of 15,000. But i closed down my

I agree with Mr. Chen's advice. Also, I am not clear why this is a small claims suit if the claim is for $15,000, since the maximum a plaintiff...

If offer has been made by Plaintiff's attorney and Defendant accepts, does Defendant need to file response?

As suggested above, simply write a letter to the opposing party stating that in light of the settlement that has been reached you will not be...

Can I sue the school for emotional distress and negligence?

Anyone can sue for anything, but the facts you have provided indicate that you have not suffered damages sufficient to justify a lawsuit. If your...

You need to do separate motions to compel. Different CCP setions govern motions to compel further responses to interrogatories and motions to...

If I have 20 days to amend a complaint, starting from today and including President's Day, would the deadline be March 16?

Mr. Chen is correct. If the court ordered you to amend the complaint within 20 days, you need to include the weekends and holidays in your count. ...

I want to change courtrooms

Mr. Chen is correct. CCP 170.6 provides, in pertinent part, as follows: "(a)(1) No judge, court commissioner, or referee of any superior court...

If the court sustained the demurrer because of a problem that cannot be fixed by an amended complaint (e.g., the complaint fails to state a cause...

In addition to the above response, you need to consider the damages you suffered. If the delay somewhat inconvenienced you but you didn't really...

Do i need to reply motion to dismiss of defendant?

If your opponent filed a motion to dismiss, you should file and serve a written opposition to the motion. If you fail to do that you run the risk...

If you suffered an injury sufficient to seek medical treatment, it may be worth exploring a lawsuit. However, if you merely suffered watery eyes...