Is what the judge did wrong?

Not, not at all. I do not think the judge did anything questionable based upon your description of the events which transpired.

How do I respond to an objection for document production that is based on overbreadth?

It is impossible to provide you with specific advice without knowing the nature of the dispute and without reading the request and the...

Can tenant sue landlord?

Yes, there is always a possibility of a lawsuit UNLESS the parties have a clear, signed lease termination agreement which sets forth exactly what...

No, at least not automatically. Assuming the unlawful detainer is based upon failure to pay rent (as opposed to breach of covenant or some other...

Memorandum of Costs

No, it is premature. You cannot file a Memorandum of Costs until a judgment has been rendered. This is because the court still needs to make a...

Can I sue someone in small claims court for money that I lend to her that she has not repayed?

Yes, small claims court would be appropriate for such a scenario. For information on how to get started, see...

A Notice to Deem Case Related and a Motion to Consolidate are two separate procedures. You need to wait until the court makes a ruling as to...

Do I need a Lawyer?

Yes, you need a lawyer if you wish to make an application to the court for relief. You will also need a lawyer if you desire to negotiate with...

Do the Doe defendants who I identify and add and then later request dismissals mean thenumeber assigned to Doe 1,,3, etc are no?

Correct. If you dismissed Does 1-3, the next three fictitiously named defendants who you think are the correct defendants would be Does 4-6.

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Can a contractor place a lien on my house because I am not paying him for the extra work he said that was free.

Yes, the mechanic's lien can include the reasonable value of the extra services rendered. (Nuttman v. Chais (1950) 101 Cal.App.2d 476, 478; Benson...