Can I sue my friend in small claims for the phone he broke?

A good resource to help you prepare your small claims court case is called "Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court." It is published by Nolo...

Can plaintiff file an amended complaint after notice of ruling on demurrer and motion to strike?

After a hearing on a motion, you do not have the opportunity to amend your opposition. The court's ruling should make clear whether you have leave...

It is very important to always keep your attorney informed of any travel plans that you may have, because lawsuits are generally very deadline...

Your post does not contain enough information to provide you with some direction. Did the vendor send you invoices for the retainer? Was there any...

What legal rights do I have against a contractor that has taken deposits but has failed to finish the job project in california

I think a better approach would be to have a lawyer send a letter demanding performance within a set period of time. If that was unsuccessful,...

I lost an arbitration hearing over a fee dispute (I'm architect for the project), Can I file mechanic's lien over same dispute?

The above post is correct. If you agree to binding arbitration, you are waiving your rights to seek a remedy through the courts. Once you have an...

Final/occupancy issued 4/14/09 on our new quest house & all paid in full. 5/21/09 we rec'd 20 prelim not, 9/1 mec lien?

Some of the information from the prior posts is incorrect. A contractor has 90 days from the date of recordation of the lien in which to file a...

Can i recieve money for emotional distress in a small claims court, and if so, how much? Any other advice would be appriciated.

Emotional distress damages are not generally available for something that appears to be a contract dispute. It is a pretty good idea when dealing...

What is good enough evidence to win a case in small claims court?

I would check to see if the box has a serial number on it that corresponds with the serial number on the Wii. You might be able to post something...

Your claim is deemed rejected after a relatively short period of time. You are then required to file suit, again, within a relatively short period...