Can I still sue in small claims court if I accept 20% liability in an auto accident?

If you take 80% they will ask you to sign a release. Then you cant make any further claim. After you serve their guy with small claims court...

We purchased a 2013 Chevrolet pickup. If we find many issues do we have any recourse?

Look for a consumer rights attorney who hopefully can help due to their intentional or at least negligent misrepresentation.

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Who needs to be present in small claims court?

If you were actually a tenant on lease, you can sue. Did you pay the deposit, or did she? If she did, LL might say he cant give deposit to you,...

In California, what does it mean to "bench" a petition or motion before going to a hearing?

Not a term Ive heard. maybe unique to that attorney, or Southern Ca.

How do I apply to become the executor / administer for my mother's estate?

See a probate lawyer, and file asking to be named administrator.

No. Court rules usually require your filing a witness list. Check your local rules of court.

How many days out do I have to give notice for a motion hearing to request re-hearing?

You should make the motion immediately, even though CCP 473 gives 6 months. Courts look carefully at reasons for delay. Under your facts stated,...

Call the local sheriff office and see what its policy/procedure is on posting notices.

Is it legal for a judge to allow a plaintiff to bring me back to small claims court if I was dismissed with prejudice?

Bring the proof you were dismissed with prejudice 2 yrs ago, and that this case is based on the same "incident" as the last one.

But is it legal for the judge to allow this hearing even though he knows I was dismissed with prejudice. I don’t feel I should ?

Not enough details to comment. If you are served you should go and not default. You may want to meet with local lawyer asap to discuss details for...