It means there is either a summons or a subpoena which the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was asked to serve on you personally (usually in...

What do i say to not paying rent at the demurrer hearing and will i be asked normally ?

You don't have to say anything because a demurrer cannot consider extrinsic (outside) evidence. Next Wednesday, the court will most likely...

Yes, filing an amended complaint gives you more time to serve, especially if you are adding a new defendant. See California Rules of Court 3.110. ...

The court will not ordinarily dismiss a case merely for failure to file a proof of service of summons. The court might, in some instances, issue...

No, you cannot file a motion for sanctions just because the cross-complaint was not served in compliance with the California Rules of Court. You...

If no defendants have yet filed an answer to your complaint, you do not need to make a motion (noticed or ex parte) for leave to amend. You can...

Can I File a Motion for Reconsideration after Summary Judgment if only one page was presented?

No, absolutely not. The requirements for a motion for reconsideration are set forth in California Code of Civil Procedure section...

Can I raise the 3 year limit to serve a defendant if the case is being dismissed?

California Code of Civil Procedure section 583.250(a)(2) provides that where a summons and complaint are not served within the 3 year period, or...

It most likely is a scam. If you have a case number, you can search online to ascertain whether there is a pending lawsuit against you. For...

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The statute of limitations is an affirmative defense, and can be waived if not asserted in the defendant's answer to the complaint. As such, there...