What are my options?

You will need to file an Opposition to the Motion to Set Aside Default at least nine court days before the hearing. You can obtain a copy of the...

It appears your attorney filed a First Amended Complaint but the defendant has not yet answered or otherwise responded. Therefore, the October...

If the call was from a Houston, Texas telephone number and the case number does not comport with the case number system of the local courts...

No, they are not. California’s Civil Discovery Act does not authorize “general objections.” Objections must be stated separately in response to...

Can I set a late fee value to any desired number when typing up a personal contract?

No, not any value. The law supports "liquidated damages" but prohibits "penalties". A penalty is an amount that is extravagant, exorbitant or...

No, sorry. Moreover, California law provides immunity for virtually any statement made in connection with a lawsuit, including proofs of service...

Is tenant sending an "Answer" in an unlawful detainer case to the wrong address enough grounds for "Default judgment"?

No, this would not constitute grounds for you to be able to request entry of default nor to obtain a default judgment

Is this a scam or a legit serve attempt?

If you received multiple phone calls on different phone numbers regarding the same topic, it is probably legitimate and not a scam. It is possible...

Landlord left a decorative door mat on property. We used door mat during 1 yr lease. Landlord wants $500 reimbursement for doorm

Yes, this sounds unreasonable. A door mat does not cost $500. If you do not receive your security deposit back within 21 days after you moved...

FSC was July 17 - trial is August 18th ,was denied continuance could I change judge and be granted continuance ?

No, you would not be able to change judges (by filing a CCP 170.6 preemptory challenge). It is also unlikely changing judges would automatically...