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My parked truck was wrecked by an unlicensed and uninsured drunk driver what do I do now? My truck had no insurance.
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Answered on May 26, 2014
The best place to start is with your existing auto insurance. Many California insurance contracts provide for short-term (~30 days) coverage of a...
Was summons and lost paperwork. Will they resend a copy through mail?
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Answered on May 26, 2014
Unless you were served by substitute service, no copy of the complaint will be mailed to you. You can obtain it from the court, either in person or...
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If i entered into a contract with someone living in NV but then I moved to CA and a breach occurred while I was living in CA, do
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Answered on May 26, 2014
You can file in either state; the question is whether a California suit will be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Jurisdictional questions can be...
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What happens if I ignore summons papers? Will they resend the paperwork? See below details.
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Answered on May 26, 2014
You picked up the summons, so you were served. If you are not a named party in the lawsuit, it may constitute substitute service of the person who...
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I was in a car accident
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Answered on May 24, 2014
If you were injured in the accident, you need to have a lawyer representing you. And if you have a lawyer representing you, s/he should be able to...
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Who has the burden to prove the veracity of a claim, the plaintiff demanding payment or the defendant contesting it ?
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Answered on May 24, 2014
The plaintiff has the burden of proof, but also has a right to discovery. So yes, you can be compelled to provide documents relevant to the case.
Can you be charged with unlicensed contracting without: No-written contract / No-money agreement or down and no work performed.
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Answered on May 23, 2014
If you were trying to obtain work that requires a contractor's license and you do not have one, you are liable for substantial penalties. The fact...
Contractor Abandoned job
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Answered on May 23, 2014
A licensed contractor has a bond with the CSLB. Assuming that the contractor is licensed, that bond gives you substantial leverage. You can try to...
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How to cancel a auto loan?
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Answered on May 23, 2014
Generally speaking, if you signed a contract to purchase a car it is binding on you. You should immediately consult with a consumer rights attorney...
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Is it advisable to fight a summery judgement, is it a hard motion to win for the other side?
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Answered on May 23, 2014
If you don't fight the motion for summary judgment, you will lose. If you try to fight it on your own, you will probably lose. You need to hire a...
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