Abiding by rule 4 and 5 can a summons and complaint be served without a notice of acknowledgement and reciept?

A Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt is usually not served with the Summons and Complaint. It seems you are confusing the federal rules (Federal...

Do I need to file a complaint if I plan to sue the CHP?

Generally speaking, if your claim seeks money or damages against a governmental entity, you must file a written claim under the Government Claims...

Do I have to submit a case management statement even after my ex attorney gave me a check?

Yes, you (or your new attorney if you find one) must file a Case Management Statement 15 days prior to the Case Management Conference.

I am filing an Opposition to Demurrer to Complaint for Quiet Title, Conversion & Fraud

Probably should not. The court in ruling on a demurrer cannot consider any extrinsic evidence, other than evidence to which the court can take...

What are the options on serving a summons and complaint by mail?

If the defendant resides within the State of California, you can send the Summons and Complaint by mail with two signed Notice of Acknowledgment of...

The defendant's attorney is basically correct. It is not their delay tactic. When a motion pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 391.1 to...

Opp to Motions are filed 9 biz days before hearing. Is there an alternative to overnight mail?.

Oppositions to motions must be served and filed nine COURT (not business) days before the hearing date. Pursuant to California Code of Civil...

The defendant in small claims court (California) postponed court date. How, without my (plaintiff) consent?

Usually, the small claims court will permit one trial continuance for a small claims case if a party files a Request to Postpone Trial (Small...

There is no Judicial Council form for limited/unlimited superior court cases. You must specially prepare a Notice of Motion and Motion, Memorandum...

Can I file a Motion to Compel Responses to Interrogatories if the other side did not answer any and just objected to ALL?

No, you cannot. Since you received objections, you would be filing a motion to compel further responses, not a motion to compel responses. ...