How do I find out if the defendant is appealing the judgement on a small claims case

Rule 8.954(b)(1) of the California Rules of Court (linked below) states: "The clerk of the small claims court must promptly mail a notification of...

Can you appeal a summary hudgement

A judgment entered after a grant of a summary judgment motion is appealable. Whether the CD provides grounds for an appeal is another matter, and...

I was the plaintiff in a Small Claim that was dismissed without prejudice last week

I think the form Mr. Chen advises may work, but since it was dismissed WITHOUT prejudice, I suspect you couold re-file the claim as a new action,...

The Third Appellate District

Q1 and Q2 are probably answered at the Third District's e-filing page (linked below). An excerpt from there regarding pro pers: "Pursuant to...

How soon should I file a motion to compel after the defendant objects to all my request for documents

See Code of Civil Procedure section 2031.310, subdivision (c): "Unless notice of this motion [to compel] is given within 45 days of the service of...

How can I subpoena an attorney for my personal car accident documents since he ignores my request.

Perhaps he will respond more quickly if you tell him you will file a complaint with the state bar if you do not hear from him within a specific...

Can I recoup money from a con man?

No offense, but this smells fishy. You worked with the FBI to bring down a con man, and (1) You used your own money instead of the FBI's money? (2)...

First, let me say that the court may have given reasons. The court can give its reasons orally or in writing, so have you taken into account what...

Restraining order appeal filed after 60 days without court fees. What are the chance of success?

#1: if neither the clerk nor any party mailed notice of entry of the judgment, then the appeal was timely. Cal. Rules of Court,, rule 8.104 (a)(1)...

Must a plaintiff included all allegations in their complaint of a party, regardless of file date?

Claims based on facts arising after the filing of the complaint are brought by way of a SUPPLEMENTAL complaint (not an amended complaint). You must...