If My party filed a motion and the notice goes out regular mail, how could the opposing party file a ex parte for OST the....

You need to start by having a frank talk with your attorney. You need to build trust with the attorney, and other lawyers outside the case will not...

How does precedent work ? My civil case in Superior court Yuba county California is for property destroyed

Your question is a little unclear, but learning how to use precedent is difficult because you need to know all of the relevant legal principles and...

Can a fence contractor put a mechanics lien on a home owned by disabled, job ruined plumbing at home?

A licensed contract who follows the rules can put a mechanic's lien on a property. Damage caused by the contract or other defects in their...

Yes, 60 notice is reasonable. Consider the authority below. However, look at the lease and see if additional time or limits is...

Do I have a case? I want a full refund and compensation.

I changed the area of law to contracts. First, I am sorry the trouble you had, especially with a car full of kids. Look at your rental agreement,...

Why do law firms make me deliver subpoenas to their building's mail room? And is that proper service?

It's a security issue. Agreeing with counsel, if the law firm accepts service in that fashion, then service is effective. However, delivery...

Nonparty obligations when choosing not to respond to a subpoena for business records.

Agreeing with attorney Klatt, third parties have the option of objecting in many cases, unlike parties who must file a motion to quash. Meet and...

Got a letter from my husband lawyer and is blackmailing me under section 1152 .....?

Extortion in a lawsuit is the threat of criminal or regulatory action in order to gain advantage in the civil suit. Putting pressure on is not...

If the settlement contains a release which would encompass the claims, you should be able to prove the date of the agreement by the date of...

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Is it extortion if a mutual friend told the person to pay or we will press charges in small claims court?

Pressing charges usually refers to making a criminal complaint. You cannot threaten criminal or administrative action to gain an advantage in a...