Is there a binding contract without a signed document and no payment received?

Generally speaking, an enforceable contract requires an offer, acceptance of the offer, and consideration (exchange for value). Here, it appears...

Although Code of Civil Procedure section 1987 technically does provide "The service may be made by any person", it is really not prudent for a...

I forgot to add a very important Case Law that makes all the difference in a hearing about 3 weeks from now. How do I word?

You could either serve and file a Supplemental Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion, or you could possibly address the issue...

Is it okay If your boss calls you a foul language word the first day on the job in front of co-workers ?

It is not okay, but it is not illegal unless the foul language constitutes discrimination as defined under the law. Since your employment is...

How do you stop a Judgment by default after hearing?

Your post does not indicate how/why your sister was "granted" the right to sell the property owned by you and your father. Who granted her this...

The listing agent is not legally obligated to provide you with a rejection notice. It is possible the seller just accepted another offer.

I filed a civil complaint in Central District Court in California and had it served on the three defendants but the first class?

No, a summons cannot be served via email. You should hire a registered process server to locate and serve the defendant(s), starting with the...

The court sets an Order to Show Cause Re Settlement in instances when the court is advised that the case has settled but the completion of the...

When preparing a notice to appear for a party to an action, do I list the trial call date as the date of appearance?

You can serve a Notice to Appear At Trial pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure § 1987, subdivision (b). Just indicate the initial date...

No, a motion to set aside default and to vacate default judgment requires you to serve notice of the motion on the plaintiff. Such motion cannot...