In California, all small claims appeals are de novo trials. The appeal in small claims is a "trial de novo", which means that a new judge hears all...

Deposition-and upcoming jury trial--employee/witness--mtn to quash

It is not a conflict of witness. If you are the person most knowledgeable about the billing for the attorney's law practice, you are considered a...

Setting a Time Frame

Yes, especially if there is an imminent statute of limitations bar.

What is the law on having an apartment manager on site for a property with 26units?

California Code of Regulations, Title 25, section 42, requires property owners of apartment buildings with 16 or more units to have on-site...

Demurrer and Amending Complaint

The prarty filing the demurrer normally takes the demurrer off calendar when an amended complaint is filed, but if not, the court will most likely...

Yes, the doctor's deposition can be taken beyond the discovery cut-off, either by stipulation, by court order, or because the doctor was a...

Does your lawyer bear any responsibility when advises you not take an offer and you go to trial and get nothing, $0?

It is possible, depending upon the facts and circumstances. As Attorney Pedersen indicates, you would have to prove that you would have won the...

Can i have a small claims case reinstated that was dismissed w/o prejudice?

Yes, it is possible to seek reinstatement of the dismissed case by making a motion using this...

How do I consolidate three cases?

You first file a Notice of Related Case in each of the three actions. If the court deems all three cases to be related, you then file a noticed...

Can I demurr an amended complaint if I answered the original complaint?

Yes, but you need to meet and confer regarding the amended complaint before you can file a demurrer to the amended complaint. See...