What could happen to my friend for filing a false insurance claim?

Filing a false insurance claim can be a basis for both criminal and civil liability. Your friend should consult directly with an attorney rather...

What do you do when 2 lodgers in my single family home have provided a 30 day notice on a month-to-month & one will not leave?

Your mother can file an action for unlawful detainer.

Whats next in the appeal process, oral argument waiver has been sent?

If both sides waive the oral argument, the court will review the papers and issue a decision. The time is variable, depending on the court. If...

What does it mean if the proof of service was never turned in by the server ?

I assume that what you had your cousin serve was the summons and complaint in a lawsuit. As the plaintiff, you have the ultimate responsibility to...

Is it standard or unusual for a court investigator to contact me?

You are right to be leery. This sounds unusual. If she provided you with any contact information, call the court and verify it. Otherwise, do so...

How do I go after an insurance agent who tricked me into buying life insurance policies?

From what you have written, I would say that you may have a valid claim against the agent for either fraud or negligent misrepresenation.

Unless someone moves to consolidate these cases, they will *not* go to trial at the same time. Regardless of whether you are the plaintiff or a...

Can you file a motion to strike the opposing paty's affidavit?

It depends on the circumstances. A motion to strike usually challenges the legality or propriety of the document, not the truthfulness of the...

One thing you could try is to contact the California Bureau of Automotive Repair and ask for advice and help. The website is www.bar.ca.gov.

Want to request the case be now an unlimited civil instead of limited civil based on new information

I suspect that you will need to make a motion for leave to amend your complaint to allege the new facts that would be the basis for the change in...