If I lose in small claims court, what are the costs besides the amount being sued for?

The prevailing party generally will not be entitled to attorney's fees. However, if there is a contractual attorney's fees provison awarding...

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If the opposing party declines to take the motion off calendar after you provide the responses, make sure your opposition includes not only a...

The norm is to serve a request for production of documents if you are trying to obtain documents from a party to the lawsuit. You could serve a...

See below regarding memorandum of costs. "Rule 3.1700. Prejudgment costs (a) Claiming costs (1) Trial costs A prevailing party who...

Is the standard/criteria for the criminal prosecution and civil lawsuit the same for assault case?

The goal of a criminal prosecution is protect the public and achieve justice. A criminal defendant can be sentenced to jail, and sometimes ordered...

How long does the opposing side have to serve you once they have filed a response in a civil matter? Is there a time frame?

If by "response" you mean a response to a complaint, typically a response in the superior court in California is due 30 days from the date the...

Police report has incorrect description of what happened during car accident?

Contact the officer who prepared the report and in a professional manner point out the discrepancy in the report. Be armed with detailed facts...

Texas, like most states, is an "at will" employment state. An employer can terminate an employee for any reason or no reason. However, there are...

Can I sue for malpractice?

You can sue but whether you can recover anything depends on (1) whether the hospital's conduct fell below the standard of care and if so, (2)...

I received a New York "subpoena duces tecum." If I'm out of state, do I need to respond?

If the subpoena was validly issued and served, you will need to comply. Even though the suit is in New York, the New York law firm that wants the...

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