Generally speaking, when there is a dispute as to who owns title to real property, a "quiet title" lawsuit and/or a "partition and sale" lawsuit is...

Appeals

Filing a notice of appeal in a civil case does not stay the enforcement of the civil judgment. The judgment creditor can immediately implement the...

Pursuant to CCP 425.11, in the event that a response is not served, the defendant, on notice to the plaintiff, may petition the court in which the...

Yes, you can amend the complaint and file a Second Amended Complaint BUT only with leave of court, either by stipulation or by order following a...

There is only one judgment in a single case. You can proceed to request entry of default and "prove-up" a default judgment against the defendant...

Yes. With respect to posting and mailing, the plaintiff/landlord can use this type of service only in unlawful detainer cases and only with...

How long a notice to vacate is required from a sub tenant?

Are you a single lodger? Do you pay rent weekly, bi-weekly or monthly? A "lodger" is a person who lives in a room in a house where the owner...

Small claims appeal decision

A small claims appeal in California is really trial de novo (a new trial). The decision is final and there is no right to appeal. You cannot ask...

When does my cross-complaint get heard?

The claims in the cross-complaint are usually heard and determined at the same time as the claims on the complaint. It is not a separate trial.

A motion for judgment on the pleadings must be served 16 court days before the hearing. Your opposition is due nine court days before the hearing...