Service by publication

Yes, this is a specially prepared pleading format motion since San Francisco Superior Court does not currently have its own local form for an...

If the house we are leasing is sold before our lease is up, do we still pay rent to “old” owners?

You continue to pay rent to your landlord (old owners) unless and until you receive written notice of the change in ownership. With respect to the...

If mailed an unlawful detainer first class how long do I have to answer if was not personally served?

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

Yes. It is a long-standing common law rule of procedure, a corporation or limited liability company (LLC), unlike a natural person, cannot...

No. After oral argument, the matter is "submitted", which means it is under consideration. The court will not and cannot consider anything filed...

Yes, you can sue for bad faith retention damages. Bad faith retention penalties under Civil Code Section 1950.5(l) are rarely awarded. A tenant...

Can my manager deduct from my wages or tips for unknowingly accepting a counterfeit bill ?

No, California Labor Code Section 224 clearly prohibits any deduction from an employee's wages which is not either authorized by the employee in...

Settlement mediation was settled and signed. A point was not put in. Is that off the table now?

Most likely, yes, it is off the table if there is an integration clause in the signed settlement agreement. The only exception might be if the...

If you said "yes" in open court and the settlement terms were recorded by a court reporter, the settlement is fully enforceable, just the same as...

Can I be liable for an amount greater than the amount of the plaintiff's appeal?

Something is not right here. In California, a losing plaintiff does not have the right to appeal a small claims court judgment (unless there is...