How long after you have filed a small claims lawsuit do you have to serve the person in CA?

Service must be complete 15 days before the hearing if the defendant lives in the county and 20 days if they live outside of the county. Code of...

Is there a way I can find out if someone has previously been sued in small claims court?

Why don't you just ask the attorney directly. I think it is reasonable to ask if they have ever been sued by a client.

Can I also sue for pain and suffering in a civil small claims in addition to the monetary damages?

You can recover pain and suffering in a small claims law suit. It is not additional to the 10k, it is included. However, pain and suffering must be...

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Hello i have an issue i believe would be small claims. based on a broken agreement in result to breeding a dog

There is a chance your contract may be void for illegality if it is against the law to bread dogs without a license. However, you may be able to...

Can an "Order to Request to Correct a Small Claims Judgement" (SC-108a) by filed after a Trial de Novo?

If you are post trial de novo, there is nothing else you can do. The trial de novo is final. There is no appeal. You can file a writ, but there is...

Should I fight this in court? Ex-Roommate is not on the lease, our agreement it through text messages.

Sorry for your situation. That's a tough one, especially since she was your friend. Based on these facts, I would frame it as a common counts small...

What are some of the procedures for suing someone in small claims court in California?

1) Sue the insured (person covered under the insurance policy). Their name should be listed on the correspondence you received from the insurance...

I am suing in California Small Claims. Can or should I prepare a brief?

A trial brief is an excellent idea. I always recommend preparing one. There is a chance the judge will not accept it, but you will find that...

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Someone tell me if the statement below is to object to the plaintiff discoveries? or by signing I agree to what I am accused?

That language is called a verification. It is required for written discovery responses. It refers to your answers being truthful, not the...

What form needs to be filed as response to an appeal of a small case that I won?

Congrats on your small claims victory. Unfortunately, since you were appealed you will have to do it all over again. A de novo review will be a...