I have an OSC filing that I have to serve, do I have to personally serve it or can I mail it?

I agree with Attorney Koslyn. Normally, service by mail is sufficient unless the court specifically ordered that the Order to Show Cause be...

Contractor has not returned to finish basement remodel. has last of the material. not returning calls. my next move?

No, if you are the owner of the house, you cannot file a mechanic's lien to get the materials from your contractor. Since the contractor has...

Can a defense of retaliatory eviction be re-litigated in a suit for damages?

Probably not. If the defense of retaliatory eviction was fully litigated in the unlawful detainer action, then the legal doctrines of "collateral...

My name was illegally removed from mine & my mothers house. The notarized signature was forged!!! Then it was put in a trust.

If you are the beneficiary of the trust, then there is no damage to you. If not, then you may need a real estate litigation attorney to file a...

Recourse Against Unethical Counsel

No, the counsel was not unethical in initiating contact with you before serving the Substitution of Attorney form. The counsel was most likely...

I was just contacted via email by an ex partner who has stated her disregard and disapproval for my "deception".

Without knowing more of the details as to what might be the impetutus for such an email, it is difficult to advise you whether you should call and...

What are my landlord rights as dealing with roaches?

I agree with Dhillon's response. The formal method to make the tenants take action is to serve a 3-day notice to perform covenant or quit (and if...

No, service by email is not a recognized form of service under the current California Code of Civil Procedure. You should have a third party serve...

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No, the only way you can toll the statute of limitations is if both sides sign a written tolling agreement specifically agreeing to extend the...

It means the Case Management Conference has been taken off calendar. There is no longer a need for the court to conduct a Case Management...