What occurs in appellate court after we receive notice regarding a trial de novo? Is his counter suit against us heard again?

Trial de novo means the entire case is heard again, compliant and cross complaint. It is a complete do over. So yes, the Court could rule in his...

I already sent notice to opposing side for a date to exchange expert witness information. If I want to change the location

The exchange takes place via mail and must be served on each party. The proper address for service to a party is the address on file with the...

HOA failed to meet at ADR. I talked to their attorney via emails. I sued in small claims. They countered & asked for atty fees.

Yes. Civil Code Section 1354(c) states that "[i]n an action to enforce the [HOA] governing documents, the prevailing party shall be awarded...

How do i get my entire deposit back after 21 days of not hearing back from property manager?

You can sue in small claims court if there was any violation of Civil Code 1950.5. Take a look at that code (link below). It's a hard read (even...

No. You will need to file a motion for a new trial or a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV). There are strict time lines for...

In the state of California if I sue someone in small claims court for around $1,900 does it cost me money? If I win, do I have

You will have to pay the filing fee. For a case over 1,500 but less than or equal to $5,000, the fee is $50. If you win, the filing fee will be...

Can an principle be bounded to a contract when the agent signs without naming the principle

Yes, if specific elements are met establishing agency and showing the contract was made within the scope of that agency. Agency is a rather...

Adding names to replace Does

[This answer assumes the "subsidiaries" are separate legal entities] No, the subsidiaries are not automatically included, only the company actually...

I let my niece use my iphone3, I asked for it back(I shut service off) but it was stolen by brothers kids.

You would have to file a small claims law suit against your brother and prove he took it. Without solid proof (he said she said is not enough), the...

If you have a subpoena for personal appearance issued by the clerk and you properly serve them with it, then they have to show up in person. In...