Unauthorized Practice of Law?

The judgment itself will still remain valid, unless the losing party brings forth the facts to the judge who signed the judgment. Regardless, the...

How many days does MP have to notice other party?

For a regular law and motion civil matter, there is no specific deadline for the prevailing/moving party to serve and file a Notice of Ruling. ...

May I contact previous tenants who sued my landlord in small claims court to help support my case?

Yes, you can contact them for information but you should know that their testimony would probaby will not be admissible in your case. Their...

Summons amending?

No. When an amended summons is issued, it bears the date that the amended summons was issued.

Can a "Propria Persona" ask a random restaurant or place of business for Video Camera Recording?

You can make such a request, but it is highly unlikely the restaurant will voluntarily provide the video recording without a subpoena or court...

If you are successful in vacating the default judgment against you, you will be allowed to file a Defendant's Claim (which is tantamount to a...

Yes. (1) A plaintiff can win a judgment against two defendants. Both defendants can be found jointly and severally liable. (2) It is possible...

Generally speaking, an answer to a complaint for unlawful detainer is due 5 days after service of the summons. If the summons was sub-served, you...

Yes, and yes. The landlord does not have to wait until the 3 days expire on the first 3 day notice to serve a new updated 3 day notice to pay rent...

The authority for substituted service is provided under California Code of Civil Procedure section 415.20(2): "If a copy of the summons and of...