It is not clear what your situtation is or what your question is. However, this may prove useful to you: If your contractor has any employees...

Ms. Curl and Mr. Spirtos have given you good answers. I might add that the timing of the contractor's loss of his license may make a difference,...

Breach of contract complaint.

Service by mail would not ordinarily be effective unless it was substitute service--several failed attempts to find the person at home or work,...

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Is spoliation of evidence still an actionable tort under California law and if so, would it apply to my circumstances?

No, spoliation of evidence is not an actionable tort, but it can be considered by the judge or jury in determiining the case. Ordinarily,...

What is the statute of limitations in California for services done by a contractor, with a written contract?

As Ms. Liewen says, the statute of limitations is four years from the date of the breach. If the work was substantially completed within the last...

Can I forfeit a contract if I have not accepted any money past what has been preformed?

It sounds like you had a construction contract with a homeowner and you aren't getting along as well as you might. If you want to stop after...

You can easily check whether your contractor is licensed by visiting the Contractors' State License Board web site at http://www.cslb.ca.gov/ and...

Dear Lawyer, I'm writing to ask for advice regarding seller failing to disclose constructional problem at time of my purchase.

It is difficult to understand the exact problems from your post. The best I can do is to say that (1) if the seller failed to disclose known...

In doing a proposal as a Subcontractor how do I incorporate the Mechanic Lien Warning in the Contract for the Prime Contractor?

I agree with Mr. Spirtos's answer. Be sure to prepare a proper preliminary notice and have it properly served, to protect your mechanic's lien...

I am a ceo of a construction corporation that cannot afford an attorney and have a deposition... do I have to attend?

Ms. Reed is right. A notice of deposition is just like a subpoena but for a party to the lawsuit. Failing to appear could put you in contempt of...