What do attorneys really mean when they use the term "not economically viable" when rejecting a proposed case? ..because ...

Not economically viable is merely a polite way to say that the case is not worth pursuing from the attorney's perspective, both for the attorney...

Do I need a Real Estate Attorney

No. California Civil Code section 4935, subdivision (a) allows the HOA board to meet in executive session to consider, discuss and vote on matters...

Each defendant has 30 days from date of personal service to respond to the summons. The time is extended an additional 10 days from mailing if the...

I plan to file a motion for summary judgement with a third party declaration. Can prior inconsistent statements of the third

The prior inconsistent statements of the third party made through written discovery responses in a different action could probably be used to...

Do i need to go in the court house? or could i hire a lawyer to find this information and if so how much would that be?

It would be faster and less expensive for you to go to the specific courthouse yourself with the case number. You can look up the actual physical...

Since air conditioning is considered an amenity rather than an essential for habitability purposes under the current California Civil Code, the...

Capital gains

You should speak with your CPA about your specific situation and concerns. You can also take a look at the following IRS...

What is the procedure for a civil harrassment suit (x2) filed against me but I have not been served yet w/the court date 19th?

If you have not been served and don't appear in court on the 19th, the petitioner can request additional time to serve you, in which case the...

What rights do tenant have when the rental agency alters your move out inspection after you sign?

A tenant who does not receive a return of the security deposit from the landlord will often need to sue the landlord in small claims court to get...

What constitutes harassment?

California Code of Civil Procedure section 527.6, subdivision (b)(3), defines "harassment" as "unlawful violence, a credible threat of violence, or...