If you are a party to the litigation, whatever you were told is incorrect. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1380 subsection (b),...

Judicial Notice?

There is no limit as to the number of pages or number of exhibits in a Request For Judicial Notice. Just make sure it is a separate document (with...

Civil litigation that ultimately goes to appeal, is issue raised in oral argument, with reporter there OK for appeal? ?

Both documents which are part of the physical court file as well as oral arguments made in court (recorded by a court reporter) are considered part...

Do you recommend opposing a demurrer or starting eviction process over based on the following? (CA)

I would not dismiss the unlawful detainer just yet. If the 3 day notice to pay rent or quit is otherwise valid, I would oppose the demurrer and...

Neither. A motion for judgment on the pleadings pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure § 438 is akin to a demurrer to complaint, except...

I have not received my W2

If by the end of February, you still haven't received your W-2, you can call the IRS at 800-829-1040 for assistance. The IRS will contact the...

Would you dismiss UD action?

Since possession of the premises is no longer at issue, she should dismiss the unlawful detainer action without prejudice. In the event the former...

No, deposition transcripts are not considered exhibits. Just lodge the original transcripts with the court at the commencement of the trial.

When just getting a new owner for apartments is it okay for them to increase the rent over 100? Is it ok to pay more than others

Yes, if you are a month to month tenant, the landlord can increase the rent, but the landlord must give you proper advance notice in writing. The...

Can my HOA foreclose my house for landscaping violations that I have disputed?

No, in California, an HOA cannot collect fines through non-judicial foreclosures (trustee sales) despite any authorizing language that might be...