Questions answered by Charles Richard Perry

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Can our brother sue us over a court ruling we won pertaining to our deceased father's estate?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

The judicial system is set up so that there is no real screening mechanism for new lawsuits. Just about anyone can file just about anything. ...

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I've just retained an attorney. Can I get my "non-refundable" retainer fee back if I've decided to hire a different lawyer?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

Non-refundable retainers are indeed very rare, and are generally provided only when the client is paying for guaranteed availability at a specific...

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Do I file an Amendment to Answer or file an Amended Answer. I need to add an Order to Comply and a Failure to Abate w/in 35 days

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

You would need to file an amended answer. You may also need leave of court to do so. You should see if there is a legal assistance clinic in...

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IS THERE A CIVIL CODE VIOLATION FOR SERVING A SMALL CLAIM LAWSUIT WITH A PO BOX LISTED AS YOUR ADDRESS?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

Nothing you describe constitutes a violation of the civil code -- or any other statute as far as I can tell. Your remedy as to the judgment...

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Bought a car new from the dealer to use for my business and they mispelled my name on the registration cant work now can I sue

Charles's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

I see absolutely no basis for a lawsuit here. As previously mentioned, the error in title is not difficult to correct, though it may take some...

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If my case has been dismissed at summary judgment, do I file a writ or take it to court of appeal?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

There is no reason to do both. Typical procedure is to take an appeal from the entry of the judgment. You would be wise to have a lawyer with...

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When it came time for exchange of expert witness information, the other side sent me a list of their expert witnesses but I

Charles's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

You need to file a motion with the court seeking leave to file a late list of expert witnesses, pursuant to CCP § 2034.710 and the following...

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If I cant afford an attorney and a TSC is set for 4-1-14 should I proceed w/o atty or withdraw my objection all together?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 23, 2014

I suggest you start talking to attorney who handle trust and probate litigation. It sounds like there is a large amount of money at stake. Much...

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Can I sub-serve my son's father after several attempts to serve him via process server have failed?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

Substitute service is governed by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 415.20(b) and requires an inability to serve through other means,...

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Where can I find forms or any other samples of case statement for a civil jury trial?

Charles's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

I assume you are talking about a "statement of the case" that is read to the jury at the beginning of a trial. I am afraid that there are no...

Charles Richard Perry's Answers (1394)

Can our brother sue us over a court ruling we won pertaining to our deceased father's estate?

I've just retained an attorney. Can I get my "non-refundable" retainer fee back if I've decided to hire a different lawyer?

Do I file an Amendment to Answer or file an Amended Answer. I need to add an Order to Comply and a Failure to Abate w/in 35 days

IS THERE A CIVIL CODE VIOLATION FOR SERVING A SMALL CLAIM LAWSUIT WITH A PO BOX LISTED AS YOUR ADDRESS?

Bought a car new from the dealer to use for my business and they mispelled my name on the registration cant work now can I sue

If my case has been dismissed at summary judgment, do I file a writ or take it to court of appeal?

When it came time for exchange of expert witness information, the other side sent me a list of their expert witnesses but I

If I cant afford an attorney and a TSC is set for 4-1-14 should I proceed w/o atty or withdraw my objection all together?

Can I sub-serve my son's father after several attempts to serve him via process server have failed?

Where can I find forms or any other samples of case statement for a civil jury trial?