Can a named defendant in a small claims action in Los Angeles County be dismissed before they're served or go to court?

Procedurally, the failure to serve a party timely could result in sanctions (which could include the dismissal of the action as to this defendant)....

The landlord failed to offer a pre-move out inspection and ignored my request to have one. how does this impact his rights?

It would, on the analysis of caution and sense, generally be wise to conduct the inspection by the landlord after the tenant actually vacated the...

Is it still a legal document if you sign an agreement and the wording crossed out changed without your knowledge.

With respect to the specific term that was changed, there was no mutual assent, rendering this particular provision inapplicable. The remainder of...

Do Attorneys need to give clients forms that need to be signed in the clients native language?

It appears that the "Release and Settlement of Claim" form is perhaps a page or two standard document often provided by the liable driver's...

How can we remove him? Can we press charges against him?

Whatever rights and obligations provided to the homeowners in your situation will be governed by the covenants, conditions and restrictions (a.k.a....

Procedurally, you may explore the option of filing a motion to vacate the default judgment. You need to, under the financial situation faced,...

Can you tell me the regulations regarding cancellations of existing insurance policies in California?

It's generally more helpful to indicate the exact reason (or whatever cause as claimed by the insurance company that results in the cancellation of...

Looking for a attorney for my company. I have a insurance issue claim which the insurance denied us.

If the denial of the claim was wrongful, then the insured (you or your company) could pursue a bad faith action against the insurance carrier....

Under what conditions can a Plaintiff remove a case filed in superior court to file in Federal Court?

Defendants, generally, may remove a case to the federal court if the action could have been brought originally in the federal forum. You need...

Can a Federal District Court dismiss a civil complaint solely because the in forma pauperis declaration was lacking?

I presume that this motion or request in question was to seek the waiver of the court filing fee of your lawsuit. If this were the case, then the...