What's difference between dismissal with prejudice and dismissal without prejudice?

A dismissal has no effect on the defendant's rights. "With prejudice" just means that the plaintiff cannot bring the same claim(s) again.

Small Claims appeal questions

When you are sued, it is serious business. But instead of hiring a lawyer, you showed up at a hearing where you are not allowed to present evidence...

If a Plaintiff's attorney abandons their case (due to conflict of interest) in June and the Trial court enters judgment in ...

Withdrawal due to a conflict of interest is ethically mandated. It can never be abandonment, and cannot be the basis of a claim for malpractice.

Re: 20 day preliminary notice. Owner wouldn't pay last week of project plus other purchases/equipment rentals made earlier .

Assuming you do not have a direct contractual relationship, your remedies against the property owner are limited to those provided by a mechanic's...

I know its illegal for court staff to give legal advice to parties in the courtroom, ...

You seem to have made up your mind about the answer to this question. Why are you posting it here?

Generally speaking, there is no legal remedy for mental distress that is not accompanied by physical injury. The exception is when the defendant...

Can I issue a deposition notice to a third party?

Deposition notices are not issued to non-parties.

What type of attorney shall I look for if I feel I am cheated by someone for a lot of money?

Look for a lawyer who specializes in civil litigation.

I was in a hit and run accident with a drunk driver that they caught in the state of California

Generally speaking, an uninsured driver who is injured in an auto accident may not recover damages for pain and suffering. But an exception to this...

What is the statue of limitation to file a lawsuit in small claims court for property damage in California?

The statute of limitation for property damage is three years, regardless of the court in which the action is filed.