Is there a timeframe for a civil case default judgement to be reopened to see a judge regarding a case?(almost 7 years ago)

Yes. The time for re-opening a default judgment under Section 473 of the Code of Civil Procedure is six months from its entry.

Can my annuity my mother left behind for me be taken from me by the family who sued me for wrongful death?

A judgment creditor is entitled to seize any non-exempt assets you own. You may want to consult with a bankruptcy attorney about how to protect...

How do i find a attorney willing to sue DFCS?

DFCS has governmental immunity for its actions. It is going to be very difficult to find a lawyer who will take your case, because it will be very...

Taking a Deposition, Request for Documents and Interrogatories

There are plenty of objections to be made to a deposition notice, and plenty more objections that can be made to the questions asked if and when...

I am the defendant and I won my case. The order says that "the defendant shall have their costs of suit"..

Probably not. Recoverable statutory costs are listed in Section 1033.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Attorney fees are only a recoverable cost if...

It depends on the county. You need to read the local rules regarding tentative rulings. In the counties where I practice, the tentative becomes...

CA case management conference for personal injury case. Does the CM-110 form get served on the other party? Any samples avail?

If the other side has appeared in the action, you must mail-serve the Case Management Statement. You can use Form POS-030 to show service, or you...

Interrogatories ask questions; the responding party provides written answers. A request for production of documents requests the production of...

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Is my lawyer doing right by me?

You have the right to be represented by the lawyer of your choice, and you have the right not to pay any unreasonable fees. Billing mistakes...

A commercial construction contract is presumably going to cost more than a couple of thousand bucks. You should hire an experienced construction...