A plaintiff need not file the proof of service until the plaintiff files the request for entry of default. You can wait at your own risk of entry...

How are "5 days" counted?

Check to see if it is five calendar days or five session days. If five calendar days, you count from the business day you made the request. You...

Libel and discovery clause

Libel through the internet is highly specialized. Ask your attorney for more detail if you want to double check what was said. If you want a...

Are there any circumstances allowing for a request for Statement of Decision beyond the allotted 10 days per CRC?

Appeals are highly technical. If you think an appeal may be considered after the trial, the trial and post-trial actions become highly technical. ...

Plaintiffs' next step after defendant refuses to mail complaint response and their response filing fee checked bounced?

If a defendant's filing fee was not paid, the clerk will usually reject the accompanying filing. File a request for entry of default (Judicial...

Will there be an amended law similar to

Please try again, but know that lawyers do not have any special means to learn if a new law will be passed. That information is available to the...

Reopen Federal Civil Lawsuit?

You need to file a new lawsuit. Before you do, please make sure the statute of limitations has not expired.

When filing a notice of dismissal in federal court, is the same supposed to be filed in state court?

When the case is removed to federal court, if you do not contest the removal, the case is treated as if it were originally filed in federal court. ...

A defendant at any time can file a motion to dismiss for failure to prosecute, but a defendant cannot file a Request for Dismissal through the...

Can a settlement discussion in a civil action between pro se litigants and the attorney for the defendant be refenced or in any

All settlement communications are confidential; you seem to understand that point. But your question is not clear as to the remaining concerns. ...