Doe the language in this proposed settlement mean plaintiffs do not pay defendants their atty fees,costs etc ?

Correct, as part of this settlement, the plaintiffs are not paying the defendant's attorney's fees, accountant fees, nor costs, and the...

Your post does not indicate the type of case. Generally speaking, in a civil unlimited jurisdiction lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court, the...

Your post does not indicate the type of case. Generally speaking, in a civil unlimited jurisdiction lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court, the...

No. If the original notice of hearing was 16 court days plus 5 days for mailing, and the continued hearing date is later than the original hearing...

If you appeared for trial, then what happened was the court rendered a judgment in favor of defendant. A judgment is not the same thing as a...

No, the defaulted defendant make a motion to set aside the default and vacate the default judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 473....

Why does the California Court Web page say non-refundable rental deposits are prohibited in California when they are permitted?

The California Supreme Court in Kraus v. Trinity Management Services, Inc. made a distinction between charges which imposed to secure the landlord...

You cannot, unless she voluntarily agrees to quitclaim her ownership interest to one of you or to your son. Unless there is a written agreement...

Impact of making a 998 Offer?

Making a statutory 998 offer to compromise, if accepted, would not achieve your goals. It results in a judgment if accept, but cannot be construed...

Does a cross complaint have to be related to orig filing against plantiff?

No, not necessarily. A cross-complaint against the plaintiff may assert causes of action completely unrelated to plaintiff's causes of action as...