Claims against government entities in California are subject to special claims procedures with exceptionally short limitations period. Generally, a...

The petitioner has been granted their Motion to Compel Arbitration. respondent was out of the country, steps to reverse motion?

Presuming California state court . . . Respondent may be able to move to set aside the ruling under CCP 473 (or possibly on a motion for new...

What is it more recommendable to file first to the supreme Ct.; a petition or a request for depublication of an opinion?

I think most appellate lawyers would agree, and there may be statistical evidence for the point, that in the abstract, an opinion has a better shot...

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How are 15 days for filing of appellant opening brief calculated, following notice from Clerk of failure to timely file AOB?

Electronic filing is covered by rules 8.70 through 8.80 of the California Rules of Court. However, each district has its own procedures. For...

When the court in a civil case grants the defendant’s motion for summary judgment, does the plaintiff have the right to file

Yes, in California, even though a summary judgment motion is not a "trial," the losing party can file a new trial motion. The question is whether...

CA Superior Court Civil case re: appearance of plaintiff.

I agree with Mr. Roach generally, However, I do not think that Code of Civil Procedure section 1987, subdivisions (b) and (c) (linked below), allow...

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Can some who is charged with 1st degree murder but prosecution knows they are not the killer have a good chance for a appeal?

No one is likely to give you odds on prevailing on appeal, since you can present only an incomplete view of the case. But I concur with Mr. Gallick...

Code of Civil Procedure section 410.50, subdivision (a), codifies that a party that makes a general appearance waives any defect in service of the...

I agreed via email to accept a damage award amount but added two contingencies.

What do you mean you "agreed . . . to accept a damage award"? Are you negotiating a settlement? You can't be "forced" to settle on any terms. If...

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You can always ask the court to postpone a hearing. (You might be able to argue that your lack of attorney prevented you from taking necessary...