Do defenses in an Answer to complaint have to be numbered?

If the answer is vague, you could try demurring to the answer on grounds of uncertainty. Start by reading Code of Civil Procedure section 430.20:...

Can evidentiary hearings be held in California for civil cases?

I cannot tel what you are asking. If you are asking whether you can move the court in advance of trial to exclude certain evidence, then the answer...

Is hiring a lawyer cost effective, or would any monies recovered just be transferred to legal fees?

I don't see how you could hire a lawyer and expect to come out ahead, unless the landlord faces greater liability. It might be worth talking to a...

Just because the two different defendants are asserting the same ground for demurrer does not mean the ruling should be the same on both demurrers....

Does a judge (pro tem) normally have to include reason(s) for granting or denying a discovery motion in a tentative ruling?

I am unaware of any requirement that a tentative ruling contain detailed reasons for the ruling. All you can do to prepare is to review the papers...

Can I appeal a rejection of my Answer in a civil case if my Answer was filed on the same day as the request for default?

Unless and until a default judgment is entered, there is nothing to appeal. The default in itself is not a judgment. If you cannot get the...

Can a court of appeal deny me oral argument after I already submitted by request to have oral argument?

From the language you use it sounds like you are in state court. Assuming that's the case, any party that files a brief has a right to argument....

The substitution of attorney form has to give information about where you can be served with documents (at least by mail), so yes, you need to...

I'm sorry to tell you this, but the questions you've asked demonstrate that you completely misunderstand the appellate process and what the Court...

A guy burned my '14 honda accord, he got arrested last month. Should I Sue him or file a restitution instead?

I suffered damage to my automobile when a drunk driver turned left in front of me. He was arrested for DUI, and I believe he pleaded guilty. In any...