In California, all small claims appeals are de novo trials. The appeal in small claims is a "trial de novo", which means that a new judge hears all...

What happens if server delivers small claims papers to wrong person.

In small claims court, there isn't a motion procedure to "quash" the service. If there is sufficient time until the time of the small claims...

In a Pro Se case where there are two defendants, do both defendants have to file for the dismissal or is one defendant enough?

If you are filing a motion to dismiss to "effect the dismissal", each of you needs to file a motion (or the landlord can file a notice of joinder...

As an Independent Contractor should be getting a 1099 from the company or Independent Contractor I sell the merchandise for ?

The entity or person which/who is actually paying you should issue the Form 1099-MISC. So in your case, you probably should be receiving a total...

How do I object to interrogation and discovery that were not served properly on me, if I am a Pro Per defendant ?

Neither. You should still respond to the written discovery. You should not bother the court if your only objection is the procedure in which the...

Can a pro se litigant tell the jury, during voir dire, that they are representing themselves because they can't afford a lawyer?

Yes, you can mention this. You just can't go into too many details about why you don't have a lawyer.

Terminating Sanctions?

It is a two step process. First you file a motion for terminating sanctions for the failure to comply with the court's order(s). After the motion...

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Can part of an unverified pleading be used against a party during trial?

No, an unverified answer is not admissible evidence.

In your first amended complaint, the first and second causes of action can still remain, but only against the non-demurring defendant(s). Just...

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In the Los Angeles Superior Court, you file an Amendment to Complaint to name the defendant as a Doe defendant. Here is the local form: ...