Is it legal to sue another person when they are abroad ?

If service of the summons and complaint was not properly effected on your sister, the judgment will be void. If your sister no longer resides in...

Are attorney fees + costs recoverable to the prevailing party in a civil restraining order? If not, what is recoverable?

Attorney's fees are only recoverable if provided by statute or contract, and requested in an appropriate document filed witth the court. If you...

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Any form to submit corrections to case?

The complaint, and if there is one cross-complaint, is the only document that names the parties in a case. Even if you identified an insurance...

In Drafting Complaints, Cross-complaints, or in the Answers to Them, The Only Time a Litigant Can use an Exhibit as Evidence?

Exhibits are oftentimes the heart and soul of any claim or defense. When and how to use exhibits is something a skilled attorney will know how to...

I filed a complaint Defendants council demurred. I filed opposition. I need to amend 3rd COA. Do I need to refile thehole compl

You need to file a first amended complaint which includes all causes of action. As the demurrer was overruled as to all causes of action except...

Overtime/Exempt/Nonexempt in California

The rights of exempt and non-exempt employees are entirely different. Whether an employee is exempt depends upon a multitude of factors, and can...

My father is getting suit for a car accident where he was at fault and had no insurance

Your father has 30 days after being served to respond to the complaint. If he fails to file a timely response, a default judgment can be...

How do I inform the court about an attorney who is not being honest with the court, and I can prove it.

You should point this out at the hearing on the demurrer. This could put opposing counsel in a bad light in the judge's eye at the outset of...

Do you need to state that you met and conferred on a motion to strike or demurrer?

There is no requirement to meet and confer on a demurrer or motion to strike, and this is rarely done. If you have been sued for anything other...

I am a temp. I was at my last employer for 11 mos & never received a break. Am I entitled to any compensation?

Unless you are an exempt employee, meal breaks are based on the number of hours worked, rather than your job classification. Thus, an employer...