Can a judge refuse to continue a motion?

Yes, the court can refuse to continue your motion to compel. However, if you submit a stipulation (signed by both sides) which sets forth "good...

If a judgment is obtained (and a lawsuit is filed) under the wrong name, can it be void?

The judgment would not necessarily be void. More facts are needed. Is this a default judgment or was the dispute litigated? Was there a...

How long do I have to file an opposition to a demurrer in OC superior court?

Your opposition to demurrer must be served and filed no later than nine (9) court days before the hearing on the demurrer. A court day is each day...

Staple each document you are filing at the top left corner, unless the document is too thick to staple. At the filing window, present the clerk...

Are late fees on rental agreements legal?

Yes, late fees can be legal under certain circumstances. Under California law, the landlord can charge a reasonable late fee, but ONLY if the...

How does this Quite title work, and will the court order me to sign him a quitclaim deed back to him?

A quiet title action is used when a person claims legal ownership to real property, or wishes to remove unauthorized or improper liens clouding the...

The exhibits attached to a declaration can be labeled either with A, B, C or 1, 2, 3. It does not really matter. However, you should have bottom...

How do I get the case off calender? Plaintiff did not follow judges ruling.

Your initial motion to dismiss was apparently treated as a motion to strike entire complaint. If the court granted plaintiff 30 days leave to...

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Are plaintiffs generally only allowed one sustained demurrer?

The court will only grant leave to further amend if the plaintiff can demonstrate how the complaint can be further amended in order to state a...

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Is there any established case law I can quote about what "approximate time" means?

There are no reported cases regarding California Civil Code section 1954 specifically addressing the "approximate time" issue, nior what is meant...