Defendants appealed Small Claims judgement for rent owed, are there any chances of my losing?

I have tried a lot of small claims appeals (trials de novo) wheren the landlord won or dismissed a UD because possession was not in issue and their...

Mr. Provs' recitation of the law is correct. A Motion To Vacate that is denied MUST be an Appeal of a Denial of a Motion to Vacate. Regardless...

I purchased a car from a girl who claimed that it had just passed smog without any problems, at DMV I am told I need the cert.

Not only do I agree with my colleagues, but: 1) Be sure to sue for fraud 2) Ask for punitive damages 3) Sue for $10,000 Though not always...

My son and friend trashed a house. What can I do re joint and several order in CA if I pay it off alone (small claims court)?

Assuming that ALL parties are juveniles, and none are emancipated, yes, you could ask the court for the other parents to pay. Here is the twist,...

If a defendant doesn't return my car within 30days as ordered by small claims judgement, what can i do?

File SC-105 Request For Court Order and Answer. In your motion, advise the court as to what is happeneing and request that the court provide a...

In CA small claims court, if I sue a company (LLC), can I also name the principal of the company as a defendant?

You can only sue a person involved with a corporation if: 1) Their actions are beyond the scope of what they are authrozied to do 2) There is a...

How can I find a former tenant to mail/serve a Claim and Notice of Claim for Small Claims Court?

Once you have filed your suit, give a copy of the suit to a: 1) Lawyer 2) Private Investigator 3) Process Server/Skip Tracer. Most companies...

If I take my ex to court for a loan will I win? it's a 4,400 loan.

I am not sure I read this correctly, but... If the ex- was your girlfriend, certainly take her to small claims. I will not guarantee a victory,...

I am being sued in small claims regarding rent payments. What can I do if I do not have my copies of the money orders?

You have an interesting set of problems. If the landlord returned the security deposit - any of it - then she/he forgave the right to the missing...

I bought a salvage title car from ebay auction.

Short answer: Yes and anything you want. Look, if the car cannot pass smog, the car cannot be sold. If you want the car, but it will cost a lot...