Do ex parte applications served on defendants have to include the date and time of the hearing?

The time and date of the ex parte hearing needs to be included on the papers served on defendants. You also should include the specific location of...

A landlord who makes a tenant move out without legal justification may be held liable for what?

You likely have created a landlord-tenant relationship. My question is to whom have you paid the monthly rent? If you paid the landlord directly,...

Support person acting as advisor during private mediation other than lawyer.

Mediation is a voluntary proceeding aimed at resolving a legal dispute without going to trial. You may bring additional parties to support you...

Legal advise on California tenant rights, specifically security deposit refunds

California law has specific protections for tenants and the return of their security deposits. A return on your deposit depends on the terms of...

If my landlord threats to do harm and has served me with a 30 days to move out can I request a police officer to be

Contact your local police department and request a "civil stand by". Most local authorities will provide these services, but may have a limited...

My landlord served me with a summons

Potentially filing bankruptcy in November will not stop the current eviction case. If you were personally served with the summons and complaint,...

What type of attorney do I need for this? Estate? General litigation?

You would best be served by an attorney who has experience litigating trust and estate administration issues. I local attorney in the specific...

Civil case with settlement offer under CCP 998. offer rejected. award is lower than offer.

The 998 offer is a trigger point leading to mandatory and discretionary penalties. If you do better after trial, which apparently you did in this...

Without a subpoena to appear to testify at trial, you are not required to attend. Balancing a trial schedule and the order of witness testimony is...

Without a subpoena to appear to testify at trial, you are not required to attend. Balancing a trial schedule and the order of witness testimony is...