It most likely means that the clerk of the court rejected the filing of your answer to the complaint. The notice itself ought to indicate the...

Do I have to file Proof of Service in Monterey Co. Superior Court if Defendant filed Answer to Complaint immediately ?

If the Defendant filed an Answer to Complaint, the appearance obviates the necessity to file a Proof of Service of Summons. Nevertheless, it is...

I need advice in regards to how to settle with a landlord in an unlawful retainer? Also, if I can challenge the 3-day notice

A defective 3 day notice to pay rent or quit might be a viable affirmative defense, but the defense must be stated in your Answer to Complaint. ...

What is proper notice given for move out due to owner selling?

In California, a landlord can end a periodic tenancy (month-to-month tenancy) by giving the tenant proper advance written notice. The landlord must...

In California, what does it mean to "bench" a petition or motion before going to a hearing?

I think "bench" means the same thing as "table", as in postpone it until some future time. You should really ask your lawyer for clarification.

Can my landlord not return my security deposit when he promised to do so?

Under California Civil Code section 1950.5, the security deposit can only be applied for the following: 1) For unpaid rent. 2) For cleaning...

Can I use The court declaration form to answer a law suit summons as the defendant??

No, you cannot. You must file an Answer to Complaint. You might be able to use http://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/pldc010.pdf for breach of...

The precise answer to your situation would require a review of your lease agreement (as well as the written agreement, if any, between you and your...

In order to retrieve a lost Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, you will need to call the IRS ITIN Hotline at 1-800-908-9982. You can...

Most likely you will need to file a lawsuit for "quiet title" to remove any cloud on your title. However, as my colleague notes, a "charge off"...