It is not appropriate to make arguments in the opening statement. The opening statement is used to provide a road map of what the evidence will...

Can a civil case order for summary judgment be requested for reconsideration or revocation under California CCP Section 1008?

Yes, a motion for reconsideration pursuant to CCP 1008 could be filed, but the motion must demonstrate "new or different facts, circumstances, or...

Do I have to serve all Defendants Before Filing A Motion to Consolidate?

No, but the two actions must first be deemed related (by you filing a Notice of Related Case in each action). However, if you are the plaintiff in...

Can I subpoena someone as a witness during trial if this person used to be a defendant who filed BK and got discharged?

Yes, you can subpoena the person who obtained a bankruptcy discharge to testify in a deposition and/or at trial.

When form interrogs are served on defendant being sued individually and as director, does the distinction need to be made?

The defendant would still have to respond. For some of the form interrogatories, the responding party might be able to object on the grounds that...

Can you amend a Complaint before serving it?

Before you serve the other 3 defendants, ask the defendant who already answered the original complaint to stipulate to allow you leave to file a...

Was I served improperly ?

Service of process would be improper if no one opened the door, and if a duplicate set of the summons and complaint were not also mailed to the...

Defendant filing a demurrer on a case they don't acknowledge proper service.

Filing a demurrer to your complaint constitutes a general appearance, which means the defendant waives any objection to proper service.

How you need to respond in Los Angeles depends upon the nature of the lawsuit in Los Angeles as well as the parties. Are the plaintiffs the same? ...

Complaints about board member?

What is your question? Many HOA boards have annoying board members. If after repeated warnings a director persists in behaving badly, the HOA...