Assuming your correctly served the defendant pursuant to CCP Section 415.40 (and it sounds like you did), then service is deemed complete on the...

Can an Attorney use Different Fee When Asking for Reimbursement from Opponent?

This is a bit more complicated than it seems. 1. Yes, the attorney can ask for a higher rate, but he or she has to be candid with the court as...

I cannot get my "guest" to leave as she claims "homelessness. I want my house back.What are OUR legalities..Can I lock her out?

I agree that you have a right to have this person leave. Unfortunately, your legal remedy sounds to me like it is in forcible detainer, which is...

Punishing a 3rd grade student for writing his opinion?

I guess I respectfully dissent somewhat from the position taken by my colleagues. Students do have a limited first amendment right at public...

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After having a lawyer on your case for a yr. and for them to contact you once in all that time.....

You have an absolute right to change lawyers whenever you like. Your current lawyer, however, will have a right to reasonable compensation for...

Record conversation in company cars between workers

California Penal Code Section 632 says that it is illegal to record a "confidential communication" without the consent of all parties. There is...

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Can a landlord refuse to return my deposite?

The landlord has 21 days from the end of the lease to provide you with a written statement of what monies are being deducted from your security...

Can a TRO be issued in a civil case against a party not joined to case?

The Court will not issue a TRO against someone who is not a party to the case, and who has not been properly served with papers. You need to add...

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What happens after a party files objections to a trial judge's Statement on Appeal? CRC 8.837(e)(2)

I read CRC 8.837(f)(2) in exactly the same way.

I want to end a business partnership. Is there any way my partner can sue me?

Yes, your partner can sue you. If for nothing else, he can sue you for an accounting of the partnership and division of the assets once you have....