I filed an answer to an unlawful detainer myself in Santa Monica court on June 15, How many days do I have to amend?

Within the 10 days after you filed your Answer, you can file a First Amended Answer pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 472.

An unlawful detainer is a special proceeding which is limited in scope, but moves very quickly. An unlawful detainer case can award unpaid rent,...

Is it legal to for new property owners of townhome complex to give an eviction to move out?

Yes, if the tenants are month to month tenants (not on a fixed term lease that has not yet expired), the landlord can terminate the tenancy by...

It depends really upon what is being voted on. Pursuant to California Civil Code section 5100, a paper secret ballot is required for the election...

Do I need to reference the Case # of the Judgement in the Case # field of the Writ of Execution or will a new one be assigned?

The case number does not change. Use the case number from the judgment on the writ of execution. You do not submit wage garnishment forms with...

Can a lawyer defend a client as an individual ONLY if she is sued as "individual and director" on Summons & Complaint?

Yes, this is permissible. In such situations, the rationale may have to do with either a conflict of interest and/or insurance coverage. On the...

Yes. If the defendants have not yet responded to the original complaint, and you filed an amended complaint, the defendants must be personally or...

If I am sued as an indivdual and as a director, do I receeive 2 summonses and must the plaintiff file 2 summonses as proof of ?

If you are sued in the capacity both individually and as director, you only need to be served once with one copy of the summons and complaint, and...

Effective as of January 1, 2018, a party moving for judgment on the pleadings under Code of Civil Procedure section 438 is required to meet and...

Can we file a motion to quash a summons (complaint) due to improper service since the POS was not dated and not hand delivered?

Probably not. If the plaintiff contends the defendant was sub-served, substitute service requires mailing a set of whatever documents were...