Can I be there when the defendant gets served ?

Yes, you can be present when your friend does the serving. This is sometimes done when a process server needs help identifying the proper...

Exhibits which are identified but not admitted cannot be used during oral argument because they have not been admitted as evidence. If you did not...

Amended complaint?

The cross-defendant who answered the original cross-complaint must answer the amended cross-complaint. Practically speaking, you should send a...

Yes, unless the terms of the settlement are memorialized in a written settlement agreement signed by all parties or recorded in open court before a...

It is not necessary to further amend the complaint. You can file a Request for Dismissal of a single cause of action.

MC-005 Facsimile FAX Los Angeles #2?

It refers to the total number of pages being faxed, including the facsimile transmission page. The purpose of this number is for the court clerk...

You cannot preemptively prevent him or anyone else from filing a lawsuit. The court will not stop anyone from filing suit. If and when a lawsuit...

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Can you enter a civil judgement AFTER the court has ordered a case to be dismissed??

No. Once the action is dismissed, the court no longer has jurisdiction to enter a judgment.

Can my landlord raise my security deposit by $595.?

Yes, the landlord can increase the security deposit for a month to month tenant. The maximum security deposit for an unfinished rental unit is...

The judge allowed me to amend my complaint by naming a Doe Defendant. How much time do I have to serve the Doe defendant?

Yes, 60 days unless otherwise specified by the court order. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.