I am renting a house and my dog got very hurt by the balcony breaking and her falling about 20 feet. Is the landlord liable?

Yes, the landlord is liable to keep the property in a safe condition. The fact that an animal was injured is irrelevant. Consider if it were a...

Hired a contractor with verbal contract and he didn't finish the job. after paying him over 100 grand, he wants more

CSLB arbitration is not mandatory when the amount sought is in excess of $25k. Therefore, get an attorney, and begin legal proceedings. Contact a...

I agree with Mr. Rafter. Do NOT sign anything until AFTER you consult with an attorney. Consult an attorney immdiately.

I sent a termination of retainer to end the client/attorney relationship. For what can I be legally billed for after this?

Demand Attorney-Client fee arbitration, IMMEDIATELY. You can file a complaint with the State Bar if you want, but I would wait to see how the...

Can my girlfriend and i file separate small claims cases against our landlord for the same cause of action?

Injunctive and/or equitable relief are available in Small Claims, but they are RARELY awarded. IT is ALMOST always for money damages. It would be...

Is it OK to send someone to collections for a debt owed to a business when there is a small claims action pending?

File for Small Claims ASAP. Then get him/her served ASAP. IF get served BEFORE move to NY, then can get a default judgment. As my colleague had...

I appealed a judgment in smalls claims court (sacramento county) and would now like to pay and not appeal is that possible?

Yes. The EASIEST thing to do is to pay the judgment amount to the court. There is a fee for this ($25, usually). Sac County may also have a...

How do I collect a small claims judgment form someone who moved out of state.

Though I agree with Mr. Easlick, the SHORT answer is this: 1) Apply for certification of your judgment 2) Apply for Sister-State application...

Not sure if this is related to another question asked from Berkeley; however... Yes, you can sue. If the bank is NOT in CA, you may have a hard...

You have asked this or a related question numerous times; the answers have been the same. To file an appeal, the losing defendant will need to...