Does an amended order take the place of the original order?

Unfortunately, the answer is "it depends." I presume you are talking about a trial setting or case management order. If the court expressly...

Can I appeal Summary Judgment and compel arbitration?

We cannot tell you whether it is worth appealing because we know nothing about the underlying case. The substantive issues in the case are...

Small claim case - attorney fees, how to get money?

Lawyers cannot guarantee the work they do. They are working within a system that has many moving parts including the opposing side and the court,...

Attorney McCall makes good points. Remember there are always two sides to a story and no matter how much you believe in the validity of your side,...

Locating a complaining party's physical address

Attorney Chen is correct about how you can go about finding someone. Realize, however, that you do not "file" criminal charges. Only the...

Deadline for notice of appeal

The rules for timing of filing an appeal are highly technical and they are jurisdictional--if you get it wrong you do not have a chance to appeal. ...

Should I meet and confer with counsel on a judgment of dismissal or should I file a motion to amend the judgment?

Has the judge signed the judgment? If so, you need to make a motion nunc pro tunc to have the judgment modified. Nunc pro tunc is Latin, but it...

Can a beneficiary appeal an order for the Trust to pay atty fees?

A beneficiary or a trustee may appeal an order of this type. In California, however, trustees must be represented by counsel--they cannot appear...

You may file an amended answer if the court grants you leave to do so. Leave for amending pleadings is generally liberally granted. You need to...

HI THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR REPLY ON 7/9/12 I INCURRED A 22349B CV SPEEDI INFRACTION THE OFFICER SAID HE WOULD GIVE A BREAK

Well, I think the answer depends on what kind of road you were driving at the time. If it was a two lane road, then 55 is the max and 22349(b) is...