Probably nothing. The defendant's response to the summons and complaint will not be rejected. A defendant can file an answer anytime so long as...

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You can file a cross-complaint concurrently with your answer pursuant to the relation-back doctrine. A cross-complaint need only be subject-matter...

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Mediation is not required by law. You can initiate an unlawful detainer action to evict the tenant without mediation. However, do not strike out...

As a Plaintiff, Can i Appeal the judges decision ?

I assume you filed your lawsuit in small claims court in California? If so, the answer is no. A plaintiff does not have the right to appeal a...

Request for Judicial Notice

You would file an Objection to Request for Judicial Notice. A motion is not necessary.

How long can a collection agency collect on a judgment ?

Once a judgment has been entered, it can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years. An enforceable judgment may be renewed for a period of 10 years...

If I lose a jury trial, can I re-try the lawsuit in small claims?

No, once the issues are determined, whether by judge or jury, in a superior court case, you cannot refile the same claim in small claims court. ...

File in small claims court to enforce your inspection rights. California Civil Code §5235 provides as follows: "(a) A member may bring an...

Did you already obtain a judgment? Form SC-108 is used to correct or cancel a judgment. Question 3B only applies if you are asking the judge to...

How wide is the discovery latitude for unscrupulous business practices in a property damage lawsuit??

If the plaintiff's claim is for property damage, I think discovery about other victims of property damage would not be reasonably calculated to...