I need to sue someone in small claims court but I can't find them to serve them

Whomever you intend to sue in small claims court will ultimately have to be served with the Plaintiff's Claim in order for you to be entitled to a...

WWhat does it mean when a gov claim per ccp 912 is filed and no rejection is received within 5 months?

The governmental entity is supposed to act on a government claim for money or damages within a certain time period, a specified in the California...

What if defendant has not been answer after 7 days in ud case

If the defendant failed to timely file an answer to the complaint for unlawful detainer, the plaintiff must first submit a request for entry of...

Can an everyday person representing themselves in small claims get tortious breach damages? What are examples?

The answer is yes, an everyday person can sue in small claims court to recover damages sustained. In California, it is not necessary to articulate...

Can I be fired from my job without warning?

Yes, you can be fired without warning. California law does not require an employer to give an employee any prior warning (either written or oral)...

Does a 30 day notice to vacate nullify a lease agreement?

If you are and have been a month to month tenant, you can terminate the tenancy by giving the landlord a 30 day written notice. There is no reason...

Can I still pay the rent I owe even it is past the 3 day eviction notice?

You can try to pay the rent, but the landlord is no longer legally obligated to accept your late rent payment following the expiration of the 3 day...

Lost small claims court. Appealed and lost again. Can you appeal a small claims court appeal (as the losing defendant)?

No, the appeal of the small claims court judgment in California (which was really just a trial de novo) is final. There is no further appeal.

California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1590(j), provides: "Any party may, within 10 days after service of the proposed judgment, serve and file...

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 extremely...