1-In CA Small Claims Courts: is attorney allowed to seat with individual plaintiff and defendant at desk for Plaintiif/ Defendan

I agree that attorneys are not allowed in small claims court, it would be an unfair advantage.

Do the plaintiffs get to reply to the defendents reply to plaintiffs response and dispute of the defendents rule56 statement of

Generally, no. Once a party files its MOSJ reply, it is done. An exception can be made if a party raises new facts or arguments in its reply that...

How do I attack their ANSWER to my complaint in an unlimited jurisdiction matter in San Diego County Superior Court?

I agree with my colleagues. I write to add that a party is generally required to confer with the opposing side prior to filing most motions such as...

Civil demand letters usually ask for a payment of a few hundred dollars and threaten court action if not satisfied. However, such threats are...

My little brother is in jail and he gave me his laptop.would it be against the law for me to pawn it even though he dont mind.

I agree with my colleague that unless you have a right of ownership because you received a gift, you do not have a legal right to pawn something.

Non married couple have joint bank account and file taxes like married filling jointly. Is that ok?

I agree with my colleagues that a joint tax return is available only to a legally married couple. They should talk to a tax attorney to sort it out.

Can someone file a second lawsuit for money if the first one was for "declaratory relief"?

Although I agree with my colleagues that it is possible that the second suit could be proper, there is a strong presumption that all claims...

I agree that you may demand your file and that he submit a substitution of counsel. You may file a complaint with the state bar association. Good...

My alarm keeps going off? I am getting false alarm fines by city hall and I did not set my alarm off. can i sue?

I cannot see how "city hall" has any role in your fire alarm falsely going off. If you contract through Comcast for a fire alarm, send them a...

Hi. I got caught shoplifting.im a minor .what happens if i dont pay ? Can i do community service or serve time instead?

I agree with my colleague's good advice. I note also that any payment on a civil demand letter could be construed as an admission of guilt in any...