Yes, you can sue in small claims court. This is exactly the type of case that the small claims courts were designed for.

What kind of lawyer do I need to recover damages to personal property caused by a vehicle crashing into a house I was renting?

You need a civil litigation attorney. The landlord probably has insurance to cover damage to the structure. The driver and to some extent owner,...

How to ask the judge to temporarily stop the procedures?

You are going to have great difficulty putting together a motion to stay your case, and it is by no means likely to buy you much time. You will be...

God forbid....if she should pass away will I have to pay my mother's portion on property taxes

As far as property taxes go, all the taxes are due on the property, without regard to who owns what portion or what agreement the owners have...

Who owes the rental deposit refund?

The current landlord owes the deposit. She bought the property "subject to" the tenancy. She can sue the prior owner if he didn't transfer the...

Equity in home?

Yes. They can choose to "assume" the loan (keep paying it off), or they can choose to sell the home and receive the equity.

Generally, the "American Rule" is that parties pay their own attorney fees. The exceptions involve contracts/agreements providing for attorney...

Is there any way to advance a case management conference date?

If you are literally dying (have less than 6 months to live, with a doctor's diagnosis), you may be able to bring a motion for preference on an...

Can a Plaintiff file court papers without serving all parties that will be affected, including dismissed parties?

Once a dismissal has been entered, the dismissed party is no longer served with papers in the case. This assumes the party is now out of the case...

I am in pro Se in Aalmeda Superior Court How do I file for postponement or extension of my case due to medical reasons??

If you can afford to pay an attorney on a limited scope basis, just to handle the trial continuance, you should do so. Courts do not like to move...