How many days does a plaintiff have to file a Motion to Strike Answer in unlimited case??

There is no such procedure under California law. A plaintiff has 10 days following service of the Answer to file a Demurrer to an Answer, but not...

If the tenancy was based upon a written lease or rental agreement, the tenant has four years from the landlord's breach to file a lawsuit. If the...

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Our landlord is witholding/charging us for damage from rodents in the rental we lived in for 3.5 years is she allowed to?

She might. It is possible for a landlord to lawfully charge a tenant for such damage, but whether or not the landlord will win depends upon the...

What is my action once I received a California Preluminary 20-Day Notice from the contractor?

A Preliminary Notice is not required from laborers or the direct contractor. Receipt of a Preliminary Notice does not necessarily mean that the...

Small claims court is much faster than litigation in the superior court or fee arbitration. However, the maximum you can recover in small claims...

In California, a tenant may make a motion for relief against forfeiture of the lease pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 1179, which...

Can I get my money back without written contract which I loaned to my friend?

You might, but you have an uphill battle without a written contract. It is possible to sue for breach of oral contract, but it is much more...

The first day is the day after the notice is served. Then count every day on the calendar, including weekends and holidays. If the last day of...

No, the California Code of Civil Procedure does not apply to federal court cases. You must comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as...

If you do not have a lease, you are considered a "month to month" tenant. In California, a landlord can end a month-to-month tenancy by giving the...