If I make payment on the account say 10% of the total balance write "payment in full" & it's deposited is the balance due zero?

It is not so simple. If there were some real dispute then sending a "full and final payment" check can work. The rules are more complicated when...

Whether criminal or any other area of law

Yes, it can come up when you ask for more than one thing. Or maybe just don't get everything you ask for.

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What is the proper etiquette for where witnesses should sit at a court hearing?

If this is going to be an evidentiary hearing with live testimony then witnesses should wait outside. Check with the clerk or bailiff before the...

Who can draw up mortgage documents and instruct me in the steps for executing it and filing it with the county?

Half a duplex might not be a condo. Assuming he has some ownership in the property he can give a deed of trust to secure a note. There is a...

Is it still possible for the judgment creditor to get a court order applying the judgment to my former LLC? Do I need to divest

Fraudulent transfers under bankruptcy law are a bit different than they are under state law. You really need to consult with the bankruptcy...

If my in-law gets into an accident and his liability insurance is not enough to cover the damages, are my wife and I liable?

The liability of an owner of a vehicle involved in an accident is limited to the same amount as the minimum required liability insurance. For...

They can try, and you can file a motion to vacate renewal. I have not done the research or had this come up before, but my initial take on this is...

Does a judge (pro tem) normally have to include reason(s) for granting or denying a discovery motion in a tentative ruling?

Mr. May's response was very thorough and thoughtful. I only have a couple points to add. The court does not have to explain its ruling on...

Do I need to prepare a separate Proposed Order for my Objections to a Declaration, or is the Objections and Order one document?

You should prepare a separate order. So for the objections there are two two documents. The first is the objections and the second is the order...

What will happen if I don't show up since they have already won a default judgement against me. Can I be arrested?

You may want to try to set aside the default and default judgment so you can put on your defense to the case. Fraud has to be proven to a higher...