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After you meet and confer with the plaintiff's counsel...

Can I serve a statement of damages that is non-specific, not containing any dollar amounts in a California personal injury case?

No, you would not be in compliance with CA Code of Civil Procedure section 425.11.

Can I sue an Arbitrator under the federal "section 1983" for civil rights discrimination?

No, the California Supreme Court has already held that arbitration awards are "immune" from judicial review (Moncharsh v. Heily & Blase (1992) 3...

Im a month to month $1000 rental agreement, now the new owner now wants $1550 and to pay for a lease?can they do that?

Yes, if you are a month to month tenant, the landlord can increase the rent by more than 10% by giving you a 60 day written notice since there is...

What is msa

Probably a Motion for Summary Adjudication made pursuant to CA Code of Civil Procedure section 437c.

There are different deadlines depending upon whether the motion to vacate default judgment is being made pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure...

Does a fax notification to plaintiff's counsel count as required notification in my ex parte stipulation request?

Yes, fax notification would be sufficient provided that it included the requisite information as Attorney Koberlein indicated.

What does it mean when my court summary says-

The civil case summary basically reflects that a collection lawsuit was filed on 8/18/17, and the plaintiff attempted to file a proof of service of...

Under your factual scenario, the court reporter cost for the trial would be split 50/50 between the plaintiff side and the defendant side.

Would defamation and intentional tort be listed as separate causes of action?

No. While defamation is a cause of action, an "intentional tort" is not a cause of action. An intentional tort is a category of torts which...