Wouldn't I have to receive something in the mail to appear at a court hearing? I keep getting threatening phone calls.

When I had someone doing this to me, I called them back and invited them to meet me at my office so they could make personal service of the...

I need to know what to file with the court for an upcoming judgment debtor's exam for a third party previously ordered to exam

Nothing requires a judgment creditor to complete the first examination before noticing a second. However, if you think the judgment creditor is...

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Can I have someone mail an unlimited civil complaint to the defendants or does the law require personal service?

Take a look at the code sections Mr. Soffer cited. Unless there is some hurry, I would try serving first by mail with a "notice of acknowledgment...

I'll pile on with the "take the agreement to your attorney" advice, and add that absent some special provision, a breach does not usually terminate...

Neighbor A and neighbor B have it out for neighbor C.Neighbor A got a restraining order out on neighbor C. Neighbor C never

Malicious prosecution is defined as proceeding or continuing with an action in the absence of probable cause. But one cannot sue for malicious...

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Time needed to file a Motion for Reconsideration after an Opinion.

You don't file a "motion for reconsideration," you file a "petition for rehearing." If this was from an appeal to the Court of Appeal, see rule...

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What's a fair workerscom lawyer fee.

Does the percentage depend on the time when the case ends? I have seen other contingency lawyer (personal injury) structure their fees so they get...

What responsive pleadings are appropriate if plaintiff files a lawsuit. loses, then files another lawsuit with the same claims?

Preclusion principles would apply. Often, the elements of preclusion can be established by the allegations of the complaint and documents from the...

Does a lawyer who issues and serves a subpoena in a California civil matter need to file the proof of service w/ the court?

The attorney does NOT have to file the proof of service until there is a need to prove service was made, and one typically only has to prove...

Can I get a copy of a suit filed against me in the courts if I have not been served yet?

You should be able to get a copy from the court. They may charge you a fee for copying.