The granting of a motion for summary judgment is an adjudication on the merits of the claim (not just procedural). As such, the dismissal is with...

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Does re-service of a summons and complaint correct the initial defective service?

Yes, re-service of the summons and complaint (if done correctly) moots the motion to quash service of summons.

Is it suitable that the trial court issued an amended judgment awarding cost to defendant when no motion file to ask for that?

If the prevailing party filed and served a Memorandum of Costs, the court can include costs as part of the judgment or amended judgment. This does...

No, you cannot. Your understanding is complete incorrect. Pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 2024.020, the deposition must be...

Do I have to specifically ask for a court reporter at a hearing?

Yes. In unlimited civil proceedings in the Los Angeles Superior Court, parties who have received a fee waiver pursuant to California Rules of...

If this is a residential tenancy and you only received the 3 day notice to pay rent or quit by mail, service is not proper under California Code of...

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Yes, there is no requirement under California law that a restaurant serve filtered tap water for free. No, federal law does not dictate what...

Yes, there is no requirement under California law that a restaurant serve filtered tap water for free. No, federal law does not dictate what...

The answer depends upon what you mean by "costing us our case". Was the case dismissed by the court in its entirety for failure to prosecute? Or...

Pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 664, when trial by jury has been had, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity...