Citation Preparation for Trial

In connection with a civil trial, the court is informed about the relevant cases and statutes via a TRIAL BRIEF. There is no specific format...

The pleading paper format is a template in Microsoft Word. However, it is not necessary to use "pleading paper" format. You can use the Judicial...

Is there a way to get confirmation after winning a small claims case?

You can go to the courthouse to obtain the minute order of the date of trial, which will indicate that you prevailed. Note that in California...

No, you should not if the court consolidated the two actions "for all purposes".

Where or how can I obtain pleading paper?

The pleading paper format is a template in Microsoft Word. However, it is not necessary to use "pleading paper" format. You can use the Judicial...

If the dwelling is illegal, then under the case of Gruzen v. Henry (1978) 84 Cal.App.3d 515, the landlord is not entitled to collect or request any...

My neighbors tree is hanging over my property? Whose financial responsibility to cut the branches?

You can trim the branches overhanding over your property at your expense. However, in California, you do not have the absolute right to cut or...

With discovery in a unlawful detainer we were propounded 4 sets at once and we were told 5 days for this. Is that true? And ....

In an unlawful detainer lawsuit in California, the responses to written discovery are due within 5 days from date of service (as opposed to 30 days...

I forgot to argue a matter on my opening and reply brief, can I file a supplemental brief?

No. Generally speaking, after oral argument, the matter is "submitted", which means it is under consideration. The court will not consider...

Where or can someone give me the statue of limitations code on a written contract ?

In California, the statute of limitations for breach of written contract is four years from the breach or date of last payment, whichever is later...