The plaintiff could amend the complaint under section 472. But the amended complaint could not state any new causes of action against the defendant...

May I establish "Foundation" of exhibits about which I have personal knowledge or some expertise as I depose the opposition?

I disagree with my colleagues. Establishing foundation is necessary when introducing evidence, not when seeking discovery. In fact, generally at a...

Hi does a post and mail to to be received by the tenant

The tenant does not have to see it. Instead, the process server only has to post and mail it. If you did not see either the posting or the...

I have retagged your question and posted it under a different practice area. You should go to court on the day required and ask it to appoint a...

Property management did not give me itemized statement of repairs or cleaning from our initial walk through for move out

Your landlord should have only charged you for twenty days in December, since you gave your 30-day notice on November 20. You can add the extra...

How to deal with over-demanding lawyer?

Please do not put identifying information in your posts. Your cousin sounds like a decent guy. If he is uncomfortable with the attorney, he...

Can 2nd loan(home equity line) go after me if I file bankruptcy?

If you are current on your first, then the HELOC cannot do much. Under the one-action rule, it cannot sue you but must first look its security in...

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Can Plaintiff in employment case serve and settle with all defendants but one and then serve and litigate against one 1 yr later

I understand your concern, but she did not do anything unlawful. Once she names you in the lawsuit, she has three years to serve you. She also...

Gave 3 day notice to quit. He is still nowhere to be found and won't come get his belongings now what do I do ?

Saying that you can dispose of his stuff after 18 days is a little too simple. You first have to give him notice in the manner prescribed by Civil...

Can I take my ex roommate to court?

From what you say, your coworker, the sublessee, owes back rent to you, the sublessor. So yes, you could take him to small claims court. You don't...