Should I file a Motion for Reconsideration in Civil Action?

No, you cannot make a motion for reconsideration if a judgment has already been entered. Code of Civil procedure section 1008 applies to orders,...

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If I show up late to a motion to strike hearing

Assuming you filed a timely written opposition to the motion to strike, your non-appearance probably would not have made any difference in the...

Is it better to forclose or take a Deed in Lieu on a note and Trust Deed?

It depends upon what your goals are, and what you consider to be "better". Some lenders might accept a deed in lieu rather than incur foreclosure...

What is the proper procedure for correcting a filed judgment that has an error?

It's not clear whether the judgment has actually be entered or not. Assuming a proposed judgment was lodged but not yet entered, the normal...

If you file a Noticed Motion to Compel late will the court not hear the motion.

It is not clear what you mean by filing a noticed motion late. Do you mean you missed the 45 day deadline to bring a motion to compel further...

Where can I find CA court rules in reference to allowable "oral motions"?

In unlawful detainer cases, oral motions for judgment on the pleadings are common. When an answer must be verified, the failure to verify is in an...

Not forever, but for quite a long time. In California, an unlawful detainer judgment, just any civil judgment, is valid for 10 years, and can be...

Can damages for breach of contract be pursued after a certificate of revivor is obtained for a suspended business entity?

Generally speaking, yes. Upon revivor, the corporation will have the legal capacity to bring a lawsuit. However, there may be a procedural...

Yes, it is within the realm of possibility. A landlord has a duty to ensure quiet enjoyment for all tenants. (Davis v. Gomez (1989) 207...

Is it illegal to rent out part of my home to a person who is not a legal resident? I am the owner of the home and a Citizen.

No, it is not illegal to rent out a room pof your house to an undocumented alien.