Hearsay is an out of court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. It doesn't matter who the person was who declared the...

Is there a law, code, or court rule that "requires" recordings be done during an ordinary civil proceeding? (Sac Co Sup Crt)

The appellate rules provide for situations where there is no reporter's transcript. You need to attempt an agreed statement or a settled statement...

Case is on appeal; amended cross-complaint returned

An appeal transfers the jurisdiction over the matter appealed to the appellate court. This means in most cases, an appeal stays the entire case in...

I am pro se defendant: and, I would like to be present for depositions being held between others in the lawsuit.

As a defendant, you have an absolute right to be at any deposition held in the case. In fact, if you are proceeding pro-se, you should be there. ...

When will I receive the "Civil Case Information Statement" to fill out for Appeals?

I routinely work in the 5th DCA, and you should have received the Case Information Statement a month ago at least. Attorney Chen is correct; look...

In a civil trial, what kind of questions are allowable and what kinds are objectionable

Your question is a bit confusing. You say you are going to be called to testify, but your inquiry is about what is appropriate to ask and what...

RE: CCP 472 and the right to amend complaint

Yes. The opposition to the demurrer should explain how the complaint can be amended to resolve the problem alleged by defendant's demurrer. Then...

No. After the first amendment, the court has to grant the right to amend. The plaintiff should have filed an opposition to the demurrer, and...

Setting aside Default judgment??

Attorney Chen has outlined the law in this area very well. The way you have described the facts makes me wonder about them. These questions...

Can you file anti-SLAPP motion after you file an appeal but 60 days from original complaint has passed?

Without doing significant legal research, I cannot tell you whether you can file an anti-SLAPP motion on appeal from a small claims case. I can...