Do i have any legal rights on a construction project that went wrong?

If you sue them, keep in mind that Breach of Contract is not covered by the contractor's insurnace. The goal of your suit is to recover the cost...

Probably. It is definitely illegal in California.

I can resubmit a Motion to Amend after Motion deadlines? (eve of trial) CCP 1008 and/or CCP 473(a)(1) and CCP 576 after denial?

A CCP 1108 Motion for Reconsideration must be made within 10 days, and can ONLY be based on new facts or law; new facts which were learned after...

If a company cashes your check does that mean they accepted your payment?

It depends on how they sent the refund back. Generally, you have covage while thy're holding your money-from the date that the check was cashed...

Oops I meant DON'T just not show up. Typo. Sorry.

Do just not show up; that is contempt of court, and the court could issue a warrant, fine you, etc. 2 options; if you're on good terms with...

Who has the authority to change a court date for a hearing?

You should have been given notice if they were going to move the date forward; Due Process requires that. Maybe they tried to serve you by mail...

Last year I had a company service my lawn. No signed contract. This year I decided to go with another company due to price. The

Probably not if you never signed anything. The law would view them as a "volunteer" without a contract. The exception would be that if last...

Is there a sample outlne to review to answer a "Breech of Contract" re 2nd loan position on real-estaste

Yes; go to your local law library and look at practice guides written for attorneys. They will have sample forms for Complaints, Answers, etc. ...

Can a 17 years old cancel a contract that requires him pay $300 and pay %50 monthly for a Cascade stereo?

Probably, if there was no co-signer. If an adult/parent/guardian co-signed, then probably not.