Do I have to serve or let the attorney general know I am suing someone or appealing a "false claims act" suit?

Yes, the language of section 12656, subdivision (a), seems clear to me. If a violation of the False Claims Act is in issue in any appeal, the AG...

Where can I find the authority to cite for calendar preference/priority on a app0004 document to appeal in Cal.?

See California Rules of Court, rule 8.240. (I've place a link below.) The commentary lists various preference statutes.

Do we have a chance at appealing the sentence or possibly have the verdict overturned? (I know this is a long shot)

If your boyfriend cannot, based on his own income and assets, afford an appellate lawyer, I would suggest that he request that the Court of Appeal...

On Appeal, if I request oral argument and the court schedules a date for the argument, can I withdraw that later?

You don't have the RIGHT to waive oral argument at that point, but the court might agree to it, if your opponent did not request argument and the...

Appellate Courts

It is not unheard of for an appellant to file a motion to withdraw his or her opening brief. I am aware of cases where this has been done,...

So I can miss the Opening Brief due date by 15 days, and all will happen is I get a letter from court reminding me??

That's correct, if you have not already used the 15-day period allowed by rule 8.220(a) of the California Rules of Court.

For appeal, when serving appellant reply brief, is it ok to send it with regular U.S. mail to other side?

Yes, U.S. mail is an authorized method of service for appellate briefs. I don't know what you mean by "personal mail." Overnight mail is not...

What's the proper procedure for an appellant,in pro per, making a motion to the Ca.Supreme Ct. to get more time to file?

Your question does not make your situation clear. Has the Court of Appeal made a decision on your appeal, or is the "bankrupt decision" you're...

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Why, in a Civil Appeal, does the Court not follow California Code of Civil Procedure?

Code of Civil Procedure section 437c is about motions for summary judgment, which are made in the trial court. It would not seem to have anything...

I filed a Writ of Prohibition against a Judge. Judge does not have jurisdiction to hear said upcoming hearing. I filed with Supr

Please expand on this part of your post: "The decision to waive filing fee will not be heard until 12/1/2015." How do you know this? It seems...