What code to use if landlord forces an agreement without consent?

No, Civil Code sections 1565, 1567, and 1568 are just definitions of consent for purposes of determining whether there was mutual assent to form a...

Yes, you still need to serve subpoenas on the witnesses if you wish to take their depositions and require them to testify. However, you might be...

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Can you start a case over?

If your spouse has not yet responded to your petition, then the best thing to do is to file a First Amended Petition. This is easier, faster and...

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There are different ways to approach this. One is to get the opposing counsel to stipulate to permit you to amend the demurrer. Another way is to...

Rules of objection

No, neither. On a motion hearing, the clients normally do not need to show up nor do they show up. The opposing counsel was probably arguing lack...

Does HR have a final say in approving / denying promotions

Yes, it is possible the HR department has the final say. This all depends upon your employer's policy and heirarchy. This is not controlled by...

I worked for an owner operater trucking company and was not paid, but no contract was sighned, what can I do?

File a wage claim with the Labor Commission. You can do so online (without an attorney) at:

If tenant performed repairs and demands reimbursement but landlord refuses and raises rent is this a breach and/or retaliatory?

This is more likely a breach of contract, and less likely retaliatory. Your facts don't indicate how much the rent was increased or what the...

My construction biz was foreclosed by lender for default in 2008. One ex-employee is suing with labor court after 2 years;

You need to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to see if you are qualified to file for bankruptcy. Certainly the $13,000 overtime wage claim in...

What can I do if my aunt refusing to buy my mom out or sell the house they co own?

The legal remedy is for your mom to file a lawsuit for partition and sale. Note that a partition action does not necessarily mean the property...