5 years to trial in San Francisco?

While the Legislature passed the Trial Court Delay Reduction Act, which requires that cases be tried within a year, it also de-funded the court...

In a wrongful death case, can I testify to the contents of invoices my deceased spouse received during his lifetime?

You lawyer is the person who can help you with evidentiary issues. If you do not have a lawyer, you need to get one immediately. Attempting to try...

My company (LLC) entered a contract with another company and they breached the contract.

A creditor can provide the reporting agencies with a derogatory report without first obtaining a judgment. You have the right to inform the credit...

Calfornia deposition subpoena - can it be served by mail or must it served by personal service?

The word "subpoena" comes the Latin words from "sub" (under) and "poena" (penalty). You are being ordered by a court to appear for deposition...

HOW DO I LIFT AN EXPIRED MECHANICS LIEN ON MY PROPERTY IN CALIFORNIA?

Send a certified letter to the lienholder demanding that a lien release be filed within 30 days. If the contractor / materials supplier fails to...

After car accident insurance offer payment for totalled car. Loss of wages -they saying- separate, i have to file claim again

Yes, property damage and bodily injury (which includes damages for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering) are separate claims. It...

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I am being sued in small claims court and I want to know if I am being sued in the correct county court.

Proper venue lies both in the county or residence of the defendant and in the county where the cause of action arose. So if the gift / loan was...

Should we call a lawyer?

Slip and fall cases are complicated. Just because your husband was injured at a business does not mean the business is responsible for his...

Can there be a cause of action in a complaint for intentional interference with prospective damage if there aren't breach of

Intentional interference does not require a contractual relationship. For example, in 2012 the California courts first recognized the tort of...

No. A defendant cannot commit the tort of abuse of process. And what they're doing doesn't sound at all unusual - it's typical defense...