CA--during UD: how long does other side have to respond to interrogatories and or deposition--is it quicker than other suits?

5 days notice for written discovery and oral depositions are the requirement for UD's instead of the normal thirty days. What kind of UD is it?...

If i receive a three day notice on my door and i acknowledge it am i still supposed to be mailed a copy legally?

yes. However, just to be safe you should hire a lawyer right away to file a responsive pleading so that you do not get a default entered against you.

Long-term tenant, fixed income, suddenly has bed bugs "from neighbor". Who pays?

I handled a bed bug case for a landlord in SF recently. They are tough cases. You may need to serve her with papers to abate the fire hazard. It...

Ex Parte Motions?

California rules of court 3.1200

What is the document called for emergency stay of Writ of Execution in UD?

You need to contact legal aid or a tenant attorney in your branch of the LA Superior Court ASAP to find out how they do it in that court.

Appeal question for briefs

KI8S is what I was always told. That is Keep it Simple Stupid. No disrespect of course. You need your brief to be easy to read, explain and...

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If I withdraw money from a joint bank account with my son, is that money protected from lawsuits, etc. against my son.

They can levy any accounts with your son's name on it. It will then be for you to file a claim with the court and try to get them to release the...

Can anyone give general information regarding Debt Buyer/Collection Companies issuing a 1099-c for very old debt (10-15 years)?

Many companies issue a 1099 on the debt you allegedly owe or the amount they are writing off in a settlement. The tax implications are so...

Can I sue???

yes you could sue for negligence. You may need a lawyer depending on how much in medical bills, lost wages, and whether you suffer any permanent...

Do you need an attorney for a car accident if the person at fault coverage is only 15k 30k?

It depends. I have been involved in cases where even with documented broken bones the insurance carrier did not release the policy limits until...