There is no standard, uniform format. The best approach tends to be presenting information chronologically, as most attorneys tend to review...

Are punitive damages allowed in breach of contract lawsuit, would the matter be filed as a civil lawsuit or a small claims?

Punitive damages are not generally allowed for a claim for breach of contract. You would need to prove a tort, and show that the defendants'...

After receiving a subpoena, can a deponent do a motion to quash without serving objections?

Nothing requires the subpoenaed party to serve objections before filing a motion to quash, though it is common practice to do so.

What if employee does not wish to use Paid Family Leave ?

There is not enough information here to answer this question. It is indeed possible that an employer may have to allow for reduced-hour...

What exactly is a petition?

A petition is a request to the probate court for an order or judgment of some kind. If this were in the general civil court, it would be called a...

Does a "limited" and an "unlimited" have to be done in separate trials if they involve the same dispute?

If the cases are indeed related (and arising from the same contract should qualify), then a Notice of Related Case should be filed. The form can...

Is there a statue of limitation on reporting crimes such as elderly adult abuse?

The statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of physical elder abuse is often five years, which is longer than the typical statute for...

I was served a summons for a lawsuit filed in LA Superior Court

It is not unheard of for an attorney to agree to an informal stay of discovery in order to pursue settlement talks. Court rules also allow the...

I got scammed by a company I tout was Capitol One. I got scammed for $480 can I get my money back??

Even if you can locate them and successfully sue them, you may find it impossible to collect on the judgment. It may be possible to band...

You raise interesting questions. Section 391.6 of the CCP does mention a stay of the litigation, but the statute does not explain exactly what...