The unlawful detainer action is a short-cut procedure that allows a landlord to sue to recover possession of rental property. If possession isn't...

Breach of contract law suit. Dealing with a witness who is a Defenant's former employee

In certain situation, possibly this, an attorney-client relationship that exists between a company employee and company counsel (the existence of...

You may (this will depend on the circumstances) be able to include in your opposition matters outside of the four corners of the complaint of which...

If my creditors claim against an estate is denied, who do I have to file a civil suit against?

You need to look at the summons carefully and make sure it exactly conforms to the person sued in the complaint. If the named the administrator as...

What "negligent, reckless or intentionally wrongful act" means in an employment contract (consulting agreement)?

I definitely would worry about this clause, because liability of an independent contractor is very different from liability of an employee....

Is a peremptory challenge under Cal. CCP sec. 170.6 available under these circumstances?

A 170.6 motion is referred to as a "peremptory" challenge of a judge because it requires nothing more than an oral or written declaration to...

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What is next if my case is remanded back to the trial court?

If the court of appeal decides the trial court made a mistake that requires fixing it will say so in an opinion and then "remand" the case to the...

My wife and I need to know if we can file a single Answer to a complaint for money or do we have to file separately?

While you can file separate answers, there is no rule against filing one answer, i.e., "Answer of John Smith and Mary Smith to complaint"....

Can a non-California attorney without Pro Hac Vice status represent an out of state Corporation in Federal Court?

Active participation in a California court case does require actual or pro hace vice admission, which is something courts sometime grant on oral...

Can I sue Toyota for my airbags not deploying ?

Don't forget about the car behind you - they probably will be liable to you for negligence. You should have notified your insurer in case they were...