Can defendant file for costs after a settlement which gave plaintiff less than the original 998 offer.

Most likely not. The settlement agreement should be looked at as should the dismissal form. A 998 doesn't apply unless there is a judgment.

What Should I present as valid proof of wages loss due to an auto accident (with me not at fault).

You must prove that the injuries suffered made it reasonable for you to miss work. A doctors note helps, but isn't the sole factor. The nature of...

CCP 1013 c extends the time by 2 court days. So if responses were given to Fed ex on December 1 with overnight delivery, then count 45 days from...

If that is what the court rules say, Id assume that to be the case. You might want to ask the filing service you used. They should know. Might they...

Am I supposed to be served a Notice of Consumer if a lawyer in a case I'm not involved in seeks COMMUNICATIONS with a party in t

Notice to consumer is only for Subpoenas. Even with a subpoena, it is only reqd when served on certain record holders. Look up CCP Section 1985.3...

Can I sue someone for personal injury if I go to the doctors and find out their actions caused damage?

The statute of limitations is 2 years. You didn't say when the person did this. Further, there is a practical problem; what damage has been done,...

What rights and duties at the witness in court?

If you are qualified as an expert and will be acting as a designated expert, you can charge whatever the client is willing to pay. if you are not...

You should seriously consider hiring a lawyer in LA. You will be at severe disadvantage legally and practically otherwise.

Proof of Service

No. the pltf is the owner of the property. The mgr is only an employee or contractor. Mgr can serve the papers.

Person who served Divorce papers forgot to write the Date when it got served, what now?

have the person fill out a new proof with all info, and put "Amended" on the form right above or next to "Proof of Service."