Can a plaintiff in her civil complaint allege Negligence and Gross Negligence against 1 defendant?

Yes, a plaintiff can allege multiple causes of action against one defendant in a single complaint.

Should I file for a judgment on the pleadings?

No, a motion for judgment on the pleadings pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 438(d) does not permit the moving party to...

This is not a feasible strategy because there is no guarantee that the court will consolidate the two actions, and no basis to just have the small...

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Can an attorney not listed in my lawsuit serve me with interrogatories?

There is insufficient information in your post to accurately respond to your question. Any attorney representing the plaintiff may serve...

If a landlord includes HOA fees along with rent due on a three day notice, is it defective? Is this enough to get UD dismissed?

Unless the lease or rental agreement defines "rent" as including the HOA dues, the 3-day notice would be defective because it overstates the amount...

Nothing. Recording an abstract of judgment creates a real property lien on any real property you currently own or will own in the future within...

Who do I serve request for admissions, form interrogatories, etc., when suing a public entity?

If the public entity defendant is represented by counsel, you serve your discovery requests to the attorney representing the public entity. Note...

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It is not clear what you mean by the defendant made a first appearance. Did the defendant file an Answer or a Demurrer to the original Complaint? ...

Yes, for virtually all motions. California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1113 (a) provides: "A party filing a motion, except for a motion listed in rule...

An answer to a complaint for unlawful detainer is normally due 5 days after the summons is personally served. For substituted service, service of...