Defendant in civil case in California filed motion to dismis and mone sancti. is there civil procedure that prohibits that notio

No, there is no statute that prohibits the motion you describe. In fact, the discovery act includes express provisions for motions for sanctions,...

Does a Continuance of Mtn Summary Judgment Hearing allow Respondant to refile or add to Declaration, Pts Auth, Seperate Statemen

Yes. You can file a new response. That is why the court granted your request for continuance, to allow you to meet the standard, if you have the...

Generally, partition actions are equitable and not subject to trial by jury. That is true in most states. I hope a TX lawyer will weigh in on...

Can a NON-PARTY, and in PRO-PER witness pose objections on his own behalf at a DEF'S deposition when subpoenad

As my colleagues have indicated, yes, you can raise the objections but you need to know what is proper. For example, there are two marital...

After oral arguments on a petition for writ of administrative mandate, the court has taken the matter under submission...

Yes, it would be unwise to inquire as to the expected timeframe. Most courts are under extreme pressures with inadequate funding and inadequate...

Attorney Chen's answer is correct. If you are running out of time (coming up on the discovery deadline or the discovery motion deadline) you can...

Small claims witness: Legitimate witness fee or buying testimony?

Attorney Chen is absolutely correct. If this witness was not an expert, the statutory fees apply. It is what it appears, "buying testimony," and...

Does my six year old need to go to court to testify if I receive a summons for him

Do not disobey the subpoena if you receive one. The judge will evaluate whether your son is competent to testify.

Can I sue a company in MA that owes us for goods we delivered to it in MA? The company paid us with checks that were sent here.

I agree with Attorney Chen--based on the facts you indicate, you probably have valid jurisdiction and venue in either CA or MA. I will add that if...

Generally, if there has been a tenative ruling you cannot file "a separate lawsuit" or "another motion" that will change the tentative or final...