How long does the defendant have to file an answer after a change of venue? Does the clock restart?

Assuming you are referring to a superior court lawsuit, and assuming the stipulation to change venue makes no mention of this issue, the change of...

Can the landlord refuse to fix repairs even if my rent isn't current?

Generally speaking, the landlord's duty to repair is a duty which is independent of the tenant's duty to pay rent. Whether the landlord is...

Is it legal for the landlord to increase the rent?

Yes, it is legal. If you are now a month to month tenant, the landlord can increase the rent once a year. However, if the rental property is...

When an unlawful detainer summons and complaint is served by posting and mailing (which can only be used if the plaintiff/landlord obtained...

Is form (CV-179) required for unlimited civil cases and does it need to be filled out by the courts and served with the summons?

No, the form does not need to be filled out or filed with the court. However, the blank forms should be concurrently served with the summons and...

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What is a claims statutea plaintiff must comply with in a civil action?

No, if you are filing a lawsuit to collect monies owed, there is no claims statute prerequisite. If you are suing a governmental entity for a tort...

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First of all, in order to obtain court intervention to enforce the settlement, your settlement agreement must have a provision which states that...

Question about a judicial partition

Any one of the 6 co-owners can bring an action for partition and sale. The law does not require the plaintiff in a partition action to own 50%. A...

What will be the location of court for the law suite file? will it be the location of incident or company registration?

The proper court will depend upon the nature of your lawsuit. For example, if you are suing for breach of contract, you can sue in the county...

Are these Judicial forms acceptable and sufficient for pleadings in CA state court?

Yes, you can use Judicial Council forms for a general breach of contract claim. These forms are acceptable and sufficient for typical claims. ...