They can legally detain you for a "reasonable" amount of time if there was probable cause to do so. The questions of what is reasonable and...

Can I take this mechanic shop to small claims ? and can I sue them for the cost of my next transmission ? or for loss of time ?

You can sue or be sued for anything, the question is whether you will be successful. In this situation, you would need to show that their conduct...

You may still be able to file a motion to strike, despite the timing requirements of CCP 435(b)(1). CCP 403.070(b) gives the court fairly broad...

Ive been there for over 3 yrs ?

You are most likely entitled to 60 days notice. If the property is currently being sold, then the landlord may appropriately give 30 days notice...

Is it legal for my neighbor to, without warning me, trim my bushes and then dump a substantial amount of cuttings into my yard?

If the bushes are on your property, and not hanging over onto his property, then it is a trespass for him to trim them. It is also a trespass for...

Neighbors are generally both responsible for maintenance of a shared fence, and I'm not sure why your neighbor would want to damage their own side...

Landlord has given me 10 day notice after i have given him a 30 day notice

What you're describing is a wrongful eviction. There is no 10 day notice in California, and even if there was, a landlord cannot do things like...

Can a signed certified mail slip count as notice and acknowledgment of receipt under CCP 415.30?

Unfortunately no, the signed return receipt will not be sufficient to satisfy CCP 415.30. If you are unable to have the cross-complaint personally...