Can a clerk's judgment be a money judgment?

Yes, there are certain types of dispute wherein the clerk (as opposed to the court) can enter a default judgment for money. California law allows...

II have a jury trial scheduled in less then 5 weeks.My attorney has yet to prepare me.

Yes, you can fire your attorney at any time, but doing so may have serious negative consequences since a new attorney would need to get up to speed...

Defendant Denied Being Served?

What were you trying to serve? If you were trying to serve a Summons and Complaint, then no, service via United Parcel Service (UPS) or United...

Will a small claims action in california against four parties still be tried if only one party to the action shows up?

Yes, if the plaintiff agrees to dismiss the unserved defendants, the case can proceed to trial. Otherwise, the judge will likely continue...

Can I still serve her an eviction notice after i hand written a 30 day and yes have a pic of notice? How long is process?

There is not enough background information in your post to give you any meaningful advice. For an overview regarding the unlawful detainer...

I have a case management conference Monday can I motion for my second Sanctionbecause VB

No, the Case Management Conference is limited to discussing the issues as set forth under California Rules of Court, Rule 3.727. At a Case...

Where do I find the form to file a ccp 391. To deem someone as Frivolous vexatious?

Unfortunately, there are no Judicial Council forms to deem a plaintiff a vexatious litigant. (There are only forms for the vexatious litigants...

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You cannot sue a landlord for criminal negligence. However, if there is no heater in your rental dwelling, you may have an uninhabitablity defense...

You should file a timely Answer to Complaint for Unlawful Detainer within 5 days of being served to prevent a default judgment from being entered...

Can a landlord increase the rent on an illegal dwelling?

Actually, the landlord cannot collect any rent if the rental dwelling is illegal. Under the case of Gruzen v. Henry (1978) 84 Cal.App.3d 515, the...