If a woman is a victim of battery from her brother and is afraid to approach police, what actions should she take?

She should approach the police. If she will not she can get a restraining order.

Is it fair to say I won't dismiss the lawsuit until I receive my settlement check?

It depends on who the other side is. As stated above, insurance companies will typically want a dismissal before they send the check but there is...

If a cleaners ruined my blouse over a month ago, do they legally have to fix it or can I go to small claims

You should start with a demand letter asking for the price of the blouse. (Some evidence of value would be helpful.) Give them a reasonable time to...

Does Saturday and Sunday count

Yes, but if the date the answer is due falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday it's the following day.

I got a summons it was filed on 9/21/But I didn’t see it until 9/26 that’s when it was on my door so when would the 5 days be up

Proper service of a Summons and Complaint in an Unlawful Detainer Case can be had by posting and mailing but only after proper diligence and an...

Is it illegal to own or sell a copy of the OJ Simpson book "if I did it?"

I don't think it's illegal. I believe the standard United States free market principals apply here. However, I have reclassified this under...

Can a Different person, then who you served and talked to , as a third party Insurance company?

If you have an attorney in this case you should direct this question to him. If you do not, you should get one. That being said, the defendant him...

3 rentals paying $1300, 7$750 and $325 all are paying late fees of $$50 per day, is this legal??

I agree with the other attorney, $50 per day would be very unreasonable. However, you should check your rental agreement. Maybe it's $50 for late...

There isn't a judicial council form for a Motion to Quash. It is a pleading. Sacramento self-help at the courthouse can assist you.

How is a judgment split between two defendants?

In partnerships each partner is responsible for the whole thing. If this is simply an amount due case both would get the judgment against them for...