If, instead of filing a motion to quash, your lawyer filed an answer, then there is nothing that can be done about the service of the summons and...

Amended cross-complaint?

The amended cross-complaint supersedes the original cross-complaint. If the amended cross-complaint was served by regular mail, you have 30 days...

Assuming the first hearing you are referring to is the initial Case Management Conference hearing, generally the purpose of the hearing is to check...

The Court probably set another hearing for an order to show cause for your failure to appear. Prior to the hearing, you should file and serve a...

You can find Judicial Council civil proof of service forms on the California Court's website. If serving the motion by mail, someone other than...

How should I proceed with botched service attempt?

A copy of the complaint should have been mailed to your dad's house. However, if either it was not mailed or all copies have been lost, you...

While the service was not proper, I agree that it's probably not worth spending the time or energy to file a motion to quash. However, before you...

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If, at the time the complaint and summons were served, you did not reside at the residence, then the service was improper and the resulting default...

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How many days before a motion hearing do you have to file an opposition to such motion in an unlimited jurisdiction case in SC?

Generally, oppositions must be filed nine court days prior to a hearing. Oppositions to a summary judgment or summary adjudication motion must be...

I was successful with my Motion to Dismiss/Motion for Judgment of the Pleadings. The plaintiff submitted a Request to Dismiss.

To recover your court costs (filing fees for your first appearance, motion fees, etc.) you need to serve and file a memorandum of costs. The...