What do I do if Cross-Defendant does not respond to my Cross-Complaint?

How do you know it has not been filed at the court? Since you mail-served the document, today is the last day for an answer or other responsive...

How long does an insurance company have to respond to a claim?

You should have a decision on a demand within two weeks, so long as it is properly documented. State Farm is not returning your calls because...

No, you cannot obtain punitive damages through a motion for summary judgment.

Can a peremptory writ of mandate be served upon a public agency by mail or does it have to be personal service?

You need to have the Petition personally served.

Can I file 2 separate $10K claims in small claims court in CA for my minor daughter and myself for the same car accident?

You can, but why would you? You'll probably get better results if you hire a personal injury lawyer.

Got rear ended, need help on how to handle on fixing my car/towing/etc.

If you were injured, you may want to contact an attorney before you attempt to deal with the other parties' insurance companies. Most personal...

Orange County Court Judge is ignoring the laws and I have the proof.

Your only option is to pay the plaintiff. You can file an appeal, but that will not stay enforcement of the judgment. In other words, you still...

You do have your own attorney. Allstate is not representing you, and the lawyer does not represent Allstate. Allstate is paying a lawyer to...

Can a summons in an unlimited civil action be served on the attorney for the client?

Not unless the lawyer agrees to accept service on behalf of the client.

Signed contract paid money down now they want to change contract trying to cut life of loan into double payments used car deale

The dealer can't change a binding contract, but it's a fairly common used-car scam to make (or try to make) the contract non-binding, then change...