A Request for Judicial Notice is not proper in connection with a CACI jury instruction because CACI instructions do not fall within Evidence Code...

You will definitely need to file an opposition to the motion to quash service of summons if you believe you have properly effectuated service of...

Is a judge required to give a reason why he dismissed a complaint?

No, the judge does not have to articulate the specific reasons for ordering the dismissal of the complaint. Presumably, the dismissal was based...

July 10th the sheriff locked us out with the landlord present. The house is 1800 sq ft - 5bd 2.5 bath.

The law in California is set forth in Civil Code section 1965 and Code of Civil Procedure section 1174. All notices should be sent by mail, not by...

Yes, it is possible to file a motion to consolidate actions before any defendants are served. The plaintiff will have to first file a Notice of...

How do we consolidate a case with a related case (that arose from the same facts) in an Unlimited Case in the Superior court?

Correct. Once the cases are "deemed related", you will need to file a notice motion to consolidate actions pursuant to California Code of Civil...

What authority says one CANNOT schedule an ex-parte hearing for motion to dismiss, what matters can be ex-parte ?

California Rules of Court, Rules 3.1200 through 3.1207 govern ex parte applications and orders in civil cases when a party makes an ex parte...

If and when you are served with a summons and complaint for unlawful detainer, it is imperative that you retain a tenant's lawyer to defend you. ...

Do I have to show up to a deposition in a civil trial where my former company is the defendant?

Yes, but only if you were personally served with a deposition subpoena.

A buyer receiving title does not need to sign anything if not on the loan. You will want to take title with both of your names, "husband and wife...