How to collect the court ordered judgement?

You will need a NY attorney to "domesticate" your CA judgment after ascertaining that the NY company with the same name is indeed the same company.

If you merely wanted to postpone the trial, file a Request to Postpone Trial (Small Claims) (Form SC-150). If you are the plaintiff and think you...

I evicted tenant because of non-payment, She owed me $10K I sue her via Small Claim court if she owed $8K more what should I do?

Presumably, your unlawful detainer judgment included "holdover" damages up to the date of the judgment. If you sustained additional lost rent...

Defendant responds to Form Interrogatory 15.1 with an affirmative defense he hasn't pled?

You would have to file a motion for summary judgment or motion for summary adjudication pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 437c.

Not necessarily, if the defendant voluntarily answers to cross-complaint and indicates that the defendant/cross-defendant was erroneously sued as...

No. Rule 5-100 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct prohibits such threats in order to obtain an advantage in a civil dispute. ...

CORRECTED VERSION: Is there a time limit for collateral estoppel?

No, there is no time limit for the application of this doctrine. However, every cause of action has a time limit, so a particular claim might be...

No, there is no time limit for the application of this doctrine. However, every cause of action has a time limit, so a particular claim might be...

If I decide to testify against defendant in a unlimited civil suit as a condition in mediation in my small claims case is this

Actually, you are legally obligated to testify if you are served with a subpoena. Therefore, even if you don't voluntarily cooperate, you could be...

Can I withhold rent?

No. Since this issue does not affect habitability as defined under California law, it would NOT be advisable to withhold rent. For more...