Someone served me a lawsuit by leaving it in my office with the secretary, however, there were only 8 days to statute, am I ok?

It sounds like the Complaint was filed before the statute of limitiatons ran. The statute of limitiations has been met. Period. The next (and...

There are various ways to respond to a Summons and Complaint. You may be able to attack the Complaint by way of motion if the Complaint does not...

My dog attacked a dog & owner claims he was bit while breaking up fight. Being sued for 5 million. Will I have to pay that?

Anybody can sue anyone for anything at any time. It is highly unlikely that the claim is worth anywhere near $5M. Plaintiff has to prove that it...

Ventura Co. Ca covid court delay

It depends a great deal on what type of lawsuit you are filing. If it is something that can be disposed of with a heairng or two, you many not...

California Code of Civil Procedure section 685.010(a) provides that "Interest accrues at the rate of 10 percent per annum on the principal amount...

Facts in Negligence & Fraud?

You can plead both, but the standard for pleading fraud is much higher than for negligence (and most other causes of action). You need to plead...

Can a represented party personally contact an unrepresented trial witness for the opposing party?

Probably not just based on the limited information you have supplied. However, see California Rule of Professional Conduct Rule 3.4, "Fairness to...

A company forged my signature on a document And Opened a claim with my home owners INS w/out my knowledge. Can I sue?

Anyone can sue anybody at any time for anything. The question is really do you have a valid basis for a civil complaint? Did you suffer any...

Pursuant to California Rules of Court Rule 3.132(h) you may apply to the court ex parte to dismiss the entire action and have judgment entered in...

It is unclear from your question exactly what you are trying to ask. Usually affirmative defenses are pled as a precautionary measure. Generally...