If the creditors can collect more than 10 years' debts, even the debtors out of country.

Yes. Attorney Koslyn is correct. California Code of Civil Procedure Section 351 tolls the statute of limitations when the defendant is out of the...

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Am I liable for an accidental fire in my apartment?

You might be liable if the cause of the fire was due, in whole or in part, to your negligence. This determination, as well as advice regarding...

In California, the answer depends upon the particular courthouse and judge's calendar. If you are the plaintiff, you should not assume that the...

I am asked to pay $2K because my HOA dues were raised in 2006, and I was not told until a few months ago.

Homeowners have the right to dispute assessments which may have been incorrectly levied or where payments may not have been credited. Pursuant to...

If I object to a question at an oral deposition for divorce, do I have to give the correct objection reason?

Yes, if you object, you must state the basis for the objection. A general objection is not good enough. Likewise, if you object on the basis of...

California Code of Civil Procedure section 116.725(a)(1) permits the court on its own motion at any time to correct a clerical error in a judgment...

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Do we have grounds to terminate our 12 month lease after 2 months?

No, probably not. Based on your description of the two issues you are having, under California law, you would not be able to terminate the lease...

How do I sue a night club for racially discriminating using a dress code. The dress code is not the same for whites as it is for

You will need to hire a civil rights lawyer who has experience with litigating discrimination cases. Some of these lawyers have been quite...

Under California law, not having plumbing facilities in good working order, including hot and cold running water, connected to a sewage disposal...

How do I break my lease due to unsafe/uninhabitable living conditions in the neighborhood?

Without reviewing your actual lease, it is not possible to advise you how you might find a legal reason for early termination. Basically, under...