Statute of limitations period to file suit against insurer for UNDERinsured claim.

In the first place, you can't sue your insurance company on an underinsured motorist claim. Every UIM policy contains an arbitration clause; you...

I have a small claims case against a person. I recently learned that the defendant has a civil case against a different party.

Documents filed in another case are susceptible to judicial notice, and may be considered judicial admissions. While those admissions may not be...

Is the deadline for answering Form Interrogatories deemed null and void while an amended complaint is pending?

The defendant is incorrect, but it may make sense to grant an extension until the issues have been re-framed. If you refuse to do grant such an...

Can the relative or friend of an elderly pro per plaintiff file legal documents in Los Angeles Sup. Ct. for the plaintiff?

If you are not a party to the action or the attorney of a party, you are not allowed to participate in the litigation. The role of non-parties is...

The decision to sustain a demurrer is a purely legal one, and review in the appellate court is de novo.

Do Depositions stop all other discovery not already served?

No. Discovery can continue after depositions have been taken.

Is it a legal error if there was a forged proof of service in small claims but the judge made a judgment against me?

Did you appear at the hearing? That will probably be considered a general appearance, which waives any defect in the service of the...

Should I give a pedestrian (who is a resident of Germany) that I hit with my car in a minor car accident personal information?

Provide the information, and notify your insurance company.

How do I withdraw a pro per motion to compel?

First, call the clerk in the department where the motion is pending and and let the court know that you're taking the matter off calendar. This...

Does opposing party have more than 30 days to respond to interrogatories if served personally outside of California?

Generally speaking, the extensions of time for responses relate to service by mail. If the interrogatories were personally served, I am unaware of...