Small Claims is nothing like Judge Judy! Can a judge award me unpaid wages if I didn't file a cross complaint?

If you filed a defendants claim (Form SC-120), then the judge can award you damages. If not, then TECHNICALLY the judge canot award you anything. ...

How to prepare court document if the other party lost in a small claim and appealed in the Superior court?

In CA Small Claims Court, there is NO requirement that you do ANYTHING before a Trial De Novo (Appeal). If you want to file things before the...

If a judge has the minutes served to you because he had to change the court date. Is that notification of proof of service ?

I just answered this question elsewhere. If the address was bad, then any supplemental service by the court is insufficient. Supplemental...

Proof of service for small claims court ?

Yes, the service is presumed valid by signature. I believe you have already asked this question here on Avvo. However, if this is not you, then...

A suspended attorney represented me in a dispute concerning an annuity, and also defrauded me of $166,000 in a loan.

Find an attorney and file suit ASAP. Your damages clearly exceed the limit of the State Bar Fund, especially considering Elder Abuse is...

Is it normal to hire a lawyer that isn't in the same state and you don't see them so you do email correspondence and FEDEX?

In 4.5 years of practice by myself, I have met - in person - less than 1/3 of my clients. Most everything I do is by email, snail-mail, fax, etc. ...

A roommate owes me a little over 2 years of money for her share of the utility bills. How much can I collect?

The one thing that Mr. Lucas failed to mention (by accident, I am sure) is that the date to start counting from is the date that the contract was...

Can I amend my stipulation agreement without having to go through a judge?

It is possible to execute a joint stipulation to do just about anything. A judge's signature will be "pro forma" meaning it should be relatively...

What can I do with the complaint below, please help

Chances are decent you did not exert your rights at the appropriate time (immediately when a deficient amount was debited from your account.) As...

A/C problem?

No lawyer can truly answer this question. It will really be up to a judge/jury to make a determination. To answer the question, there are too...

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