Neighbor wants to remove trees on the property line and build a new fence which would cause me to lose 4-feet of whole side line

If the existing fence sits 4 feet into your neighbor's property line, the neighbor is free to take down the fence. You are not losing 4 feet of...

The landlord (or landlord through its/his/her manager) can decide not to renew any lease without providing any reason whatsoever. So long as the...

Can I get a small claims judgment over turned or at least have the name on the judgment changed to my company?

In California, an appeal of a small claims judgment is in reality a trial de novo, meaning a completely new trial. Therefore, you will need to...

Was my employer right in terminating employment?

It does not seem fair to you, but under California law, unless you have a written employment contract or are a member of a union, the employment...

What happens to the court fee if there is a settlement?

In virtually all civil settlements, each side bears its own attorney's fees and costs (which include filing fees, service of process fees, jury...

Any instance I can include an employee in a breach of contract, along with the employer in California?

Yes, it is possible, but not for breach of contract if the employee was not a party to the contract. However, there are other types of claims...

18 year rental: Landlord asked to move, no written notice, lied to cover remodeling plans

The landlord must serve you with a written 60 day notice before you have any obligation to move. Until you are given the 60 day notice, you have...

No. The court may not take judicial notice of the truth of hearsay statements. The only extrinsic evidence the court could possibly consider on a...

In demurrer opposition in California I have email business communications that I want to use as exhibits. How do I add them?

The only extrinsic evidence the court could possibly consider on a demurrer hearing are documents which are judicially noticeable. However, email...

Yes, the landlord could be held liable for medical expenses when there is presence of mold conditions in the rental unit which affect the...