Do cases in Federal court always have to use federal law?

Unlike state courts, federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction. They can adjudicate only those cases which the Constitution and Congress...

Yes. First, it is not clear from your question whether a default has been taken against the defendant or defendant has simply failed to answer...

Statute of limitations

Under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, the statute of limitations for personal injury actions is 2 years. However, if the "discovery rule"...

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If you subpoena a non-party in a civil lawsuit, do you have to provide them with information about the case?

No, you do not have to provide the subpoenaed third party with a copy of the complaint or any other document relating to the case. But that party...

I was brutally assaulted and robbed. The police were on the scene and I went to the hospital. How do I proceed legally?

Another issue to explore is the possibility of a premises liability action against the premises owner. By "public place" do you mean a street...

In most cases, the information is not discoverable beacause as a general rule each party is responsible for their own attorney's fees and the...

Can I amend a notice of motion and motion to enforce settlement agreement? Or do I add a supplement?

The quickest way probably is to address this in your Reply. (Pursuant to CCP section 1005, Replies must be filed and served 5 court days before...

I was injured at parents house. Injury got worse over past 3 years, now requires surgey.

Under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, the statute of limitations for personal injury actions is 2 years. However, if the "discovery rule"...

Personal injury involving two minors.

It sounds like you may have a potentally strong civil case. Many crime victims file civil suits and recover financial compensation. At a minimum I...

Memorandum in Opposition to Motion

I read both your previous question and this question. Don't worry about the opposition. I think the opposing attorney was merely going through...

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