Unfortunately, you won't be able to reclassify a limited jurisdiction case to an unlimited jurisdiction case if the complaint does not allege...

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How easy/difficult is it to get the court to allow you to amend a cross-complaint?

In California, the courts are liberal in granting leave to amend a complaint/cross-complaint if the plaintiff/cross-complainant can demonstrate a...

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The answer depends upon the purpose of the foreign language document and how it is going to be used. For example, with respect to exhibits in...

Yes. The required format for the separate statements (supporting as well as opposing) in connection with a motion for summary judgment and/or...

No, in California there is no bar to alleging a new affirmative defense in the Answer to First Amended Complaint. The filing of a First Amended...

No lawyer can give you a second opinion on what you should do without all of the facts.

I received a demand letter from Palmer Recovery Atty that I need to pay $8000 cuz of stealing.

No. A civil demand is not a debt and you would only have to pay it if they successfully sued you. The likelihood of that happening is small. ...

I leased a building 4 years ago now they want to increase next month $1000,00 is this fair?

Yes. I assume you are referring to a commercial tenancy and not a residential tenancy (and not subject to the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization...

No, it does not. A subtenant's rights are only as good as the tenant's rights, so if the tenant did not have the landlord's consent to sublet, the...

For residential leases, the California Association of Realtors ("CAR") residential lease is popular. For commercial leases, it is rare to use a...