I assume you are in state court and not federal court. The Opinion is the final opinion of the court unless there is some notation on the opinion...

The minute order dismissing all defendants could be an appealable order, commencing the 180 day deadline to file a notice of appeal. The answer...

If the contractor is licensed, you can make a claim against their license bond. You can also file a lawsuit to recover any damages that you...

If the contractor only provided a preliminary notice/preliminary lien, that doesn't mean that he is claiming he is entitled to the full $8500. That...

An unlicensed contractor is not entitled to any payment for furnishing labor and materials to a work of improvement. In fact, you can sue him to...

Fraud is a valid basis to void or rescind a contract under California law. But rescission typically requires that the parties be restored to the...