If insurance refuses to pay, who do you take to small claims court? The insurance or the driver?

You can also sue the registered owners of the other cars if they are different from the drivers. This should be shown on the police report. It...

If a motion has a legal deadline of "6 months" but the sixth months is day number 181, is the motion considered late?

There are cases in California that calculate six months as being 182 days, and they draw the distinction between six months and 180 days. I do not...

Can you add causes of action and/or defendants to a complaint if the defendant has not answered yet?

Yes, you can file a first amended complaint before anyone appears or answers. You'll need a summons on first amended complaint for the new...

How long will it take for creditorsto sue me for unpaid debt

The amount due is going to grow with interest, late fees and even higher default interest rates. If they sue then you are looking at added court...

How can I recover the money that is owed to me by this crook? What are my options & who can help? Thanks

If your friend's promises about payment lulled you into a false sense of security about the claim he may be prevented from raising the statute of...

Statute Limitations: Is it possible to include as a cause of action Defamation Per Se with a Malicious Prosecution complaint...

I don't have my research materials handy to comment on the statute of limitations issue. Holding that aside, if the publications about which you...

What do I do if i subpoena the bank one month ago and still have not got any information?

Depending on the compliance date for the subpoena, they might not even by late. Assuming they are late, you should follow up with the bank by...

Is there a legal amount of time allotted for contract services to be paid at end of contract?

It sounds like you have a 45 day term on your invoices. So they have 45 days to pay each one and then they are in breach. Don't forget to claim...

O I have 40 or 45 day to fie a motion to compel?

Yes, as Mr. Smith points out, beware the discovery cut-off close to the trial date. To add to his answer, if served by mail within the state you...

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The meaning of "declaratory judgment"?

Suing in civil court with the hope of changing a person or organization is like jousting at windmills. In civil court you are typically looking...