This should be set forth in the complaint and on the face of the summons. At the default judgment prove up stage it is too late. You can amend,...

Limited Civil Discovery

I'm not sure what the "4 sets rule" is. In limited each party gets a total of 35 discovery requests for any kind of discovery. Form...

In Caifornia, must a contract be signed by both parties?

And you can enforce it against the other side to the extent of your performance. You may be able to enforce the entire contract depending on the...

How do I find out whom garnished my bank accounts and why?

The sheriff or process server who handled the levy is supposed to mail copies of the levy papers to you. You may get them in a few days. You can...

Capitalized terms in RFA

If you define the term "you" and do not use the term properly later, you are creating an ambiguity as to what you are asking to have admitted or...

What can I do to get my money back when he says he can't or won't pay?

Based on what you describe your loan is probably barred by the statute of limitations. That said, you should get together any and all documents,...

The code section you cite is not all encompassing. There can be verbal assurances, for example, that may estop the debtor from asserting the...

Generally, post judgment process gets served on the party and not the party's attorney. It would also be served on the third party witness and not...

The judgment creditor may claim costs authorized by Section 685.040 by noticed motion.  Must the motion be specific ?

This is a bit technical, and it is hard to respond without seeing the papers. As a general matter, the proper way to claim fees and costs post...

Can I get a Court Judgment Against One Cross-Defendant if the Other Cross-Defendants have Already Answered?

Assuming the case against the three cross-defendants is the same, you cannot get a default judgment against the defaulting party. They are just in...