Interest on small claims judgment: Calculated from original judgment date or date appeal was dismissed?

Post-judgment interest runs from the date the judgment being enforced was entered and applies to the total judgment including pre-judgment...

Small claims appeal: Why would appeal be dismissed instead of new judgment issued?

Yes, an "appeal" from a small claims judgment consists of a new trial. If the new trial proceeds on the merits, the court enters a new judgment on...

Failure to comply with the jury summons may result in a $1,500 fine and may be punished as a contempt of court.

A subpeona is the legal process issued by the court to compel a witness to appear in court and testify. Disobedience of a subpeona may be punished...

What can i do if my employer is trying to raise my health insurance premium more than my coworkers?

It depends on the reason your increase was higher. For example, a particular plan or option may not be available where you live, so you are left...

How much notice is required?

California law requires a deposition subpoena to be served a sufficient time in advance of the deposition to provide the witness reasonable time to...

GARNISHMENT

It sounds like you filed a claim of exemption with the levying officer, the judgment creditor filed an opposition to the claim of exemption...

When you file a demurer its about 35 days until a court date. With an answer how much time do you have before the court date?

It depends on what you mean by "court date." Answering a complaint puts the case "at-issue" so a definite trial date may be set at a pre-trial...

When you file an answer and a demurer how much time do you have before the court date?

It depends on what you mean by "court date." Answering a complaint puts the case "at-issue" so a definite trial date may be set at a pre-trial...

Is there a back pay limit ( number of years) for employment discrimination under California law?

No, Caliornia law does not impose a general limitation on the length of time back pay can be awarded. However, it does require you to try to...