No, under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, you would not be able to sue the U.S. Department of State.

What does a motion to coast mean?

There is no such thing in unlawful detainer proceedings. Perhaps the court denied a motion for costs? Or denied a motion to continue trial?

Transfer property from my brothers name to my name with least property tax and transfer fee possible.

The best way to transfer title would be a Grant Deed. However, as you might be aware, a change in ownership "may" result in an increase to your...

No. Neither the discovery documents nor the proofs of service regarding discovery documents are filed with the court.

This is a fairly typical order in a civil lawsuit when you as the plaintiff haven't been diligently prosecuting the case. The court has set a Case...

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How can I collect (late fees) which the contracted party agree to, yet a judge says its usury? The state never disapproved!

I agree with the judge that $25 "per day" for late payments is not enforceable in California.

Is a 30-day notice required to add a covenant to a residential rental contract?

Yes, if you have an oral month-to-month tenancy, then the landlord must give you a 30 day notice of any changes in the terms of the tenancy. I...

If you have the home address for the registered agent for service of process, I suggest that you have the agent served at that address, rather than...

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I am being sued by a dept collection firm. Should I act or let them simply proceed although I will lose and face judgments.

Rather than avoid them, I suggest that you contact them and advise them of your true financial situation. It doesn't hurt, and they might be...

How is a rental unit periodic property inspection different from a move-in or move-out inspection?

You essentially answered your own question in terms of the subtle differences between a periodic inspection and a move-in/move-out inspection...