Do all copies of proof of service have to mailed to the defendant's Attorney?

As a cross-defendant, you are required to serve your Answer to Cross-Complaint on all parties in the case (or their attorney of record if...

How do I see changes that the deponent made to her deposition before they signed it?

Yes, just ask for the list of changes and corrections. See California Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.520.

Is a contract with an incomplete clause valid?

Based upon your description of the facts, as to the issue you raise, the contract is valid and the provision for a monthly minimum purchase...

You do not need to amend your complaint. Rather, you need to deposit jury fees ($150) with the court prior to the initial Case Management...

The answer depends upon what you need to amend. For example, if you are adding a fictitious named defendant as a Doe defendant, you can file the...

How many days before the trial date do I have to decide whether I want a jury trial?

If you have already deposited jury fees, you still have time to decide whether or not to waive your right to a jury trial. In Los Angeles, you...

In a civil case, which takes priority, a fax filed document or a court ruling?

A faxed filed document merely means it was received by the court clerk, not that the document ever reached the judge. In this instance, if you did...

What is a summary judgment motion in an unlawful detainer case?

A motion for summary judgment is used to avoid the necessity for a trial. Typically, a summary judgment motion would argue that there is no...

Defendant filed an Answer. Do I have a time frame to respond?

There is no procedure or requirement under the California Code of Civil Procedure for a plaintiff to respond to a defendant's answer to complaint. ...

Assuming you first made a proper Demand for Inspection pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 2031.010, and assuming you adequately...