What do I need to do in my unlawful detainer case?

If you are not an attorney, you cannot do anything on behalf of the other two parties. (Otherwise, you would be engaged in the Unauthorized...

Unsigned Summons?

No, the summons must be issued by the court. The defendant is normally served with a copy of the summons, not the original summons. Moreover, if...

Is there any way to expedite my application for writ of possession ?

Unfortunately there isn't. The clerks of the Los Angeles Superior Court are the ones processing the applications for writ of possession, and there...

The CEO of a corporate defendant in the litigation does not need to be subpoenaed (only a notice of taking deposition is sufficient to compel...

Was I legally served?

Yes. In my opinion, if you receive a duplicate copy of the Summons and Complaint in the mail at the same address, you have been effectively served...

What’s does cutting the check mean

Cutting the check means preparing (writing) the check to be issued. It most likely means your check with your settlement proceeds is in the...

You normally don't have the right to object to a judgment renewal. In California, an enforceable judgment may be renewed for a period of 10 years...

Can a landlord force us to pay before the beginning of the month ?

Yes, in a landlord-tenant relationship, the landlord can dictate the date when rent must be paid. Generally speaking, the due date for the rent...

I have not been refunded from an online company bases in Canada, can I take them to small claims court in my state of Ca?

It is unlikely a California court has jurisdiction over a Canadian company. See http://www.courts.ca.gov/9745.htm regarding finding the right...

Do I have any rights to the home my boyfriend and I purchased together, if i put the 20% down payment but am not on title?

Yes, you have equitable title, even if you don't have legal title. You will probably need to hire an attorney to file a lawsuit for "quiet title"...