Generally, interlocutory orders not separately appealable are subsumed within an appealable judgment and may be challenged on appeal.

Yes, the court should issue a statement of decision and a judgment -- beware that a statement of decision may itself serve as an appealable...

You should submit your motion to vacate dismissal immediately and attach a declaration explaining your progress in preparing the AOB and specifying...

You should pinpoint cite to the precise page (and line number if applicable) regardless of whether the opposing side follows the rules.

It depends on the nature of the trial court ruling, and the circumstances of your case. Most trial court rulings are not directly appealable;...

The defendant’s failure to oppose your motion does not necessarily mean the court will grant it. The court will still want to satisfy itself that...

Orders denying injunctions generally are appealable. But, you also must demonstrate prejudicial error on appeal. Because the trial court denied...

The general rule is that a petition for a writ of mandate should be filed in the Court of Appeal within 60 days of the date of a nonappealable...

Yes, it is not uncommon for judges to deny unopposed motions. The moving party must meet its burden regardless of the lack of opposition.

Attorney’s fees and costs are not the same here. The California Court of Appeal expressly uses the term “attorney’s fees” or “fees” in its...