It is a misleading and deceptive practice for a collection agency to threaten litigation or to imply that that an attorney has reviewed the file. ...

Yes. You should first get a title report to see whether there are any other liens on the property. Is the property the debtor's residence? If...

I have a judgement from CSLB and need to have a judgement from a judge to legallly collect from the contractor and file papers .

You should find out if the contractor has a license bond. If so, demand that the company that posted the license bond pay you. As far as...

How many interrogatories, requests for admissions and requests for documents can a defendant ask?

It depends upon whether the case is pending as a "limited civil litigation" case or as an unlimited case. It is limited civil if the amount...

Re: OSC re: dismissal of Settled Debt Case, I'm the Defendant - Do I need to appear and should I file something with the Court

you do not need to file anything. Do you have a written document memorializing the terms of the settlement? It is likely that the plaintiff will...

Is a social security needed for sued debt case?

You do not need to provide your social security number. As a matter of fact, it might be dangerous for you to give your SSN to any person employed...

Do I have an "Accord and Satisfaction", if the attny is cashing our monthly checks?

You should not have sent any checks prior to having a signed agreement. Your idea that sending checks constituted an "Accord and Satisfaction" is...

What choice do I have when the ex promised to pay but failed to pay the debt he owed in court?

If the payment was to be for payment of child support or for spousal support, the order can be enforced by contempt of court. if the payment was...

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Because your employer failed to give you the paperwork on time, you should file a claim with the Labor Board. The judgment creditor should...

I sued someone for back babysitting fees in 2002.

The judgment expires at the end of 10 years unless it is renewed. You had better renew the judgment if the 10 years has not passed. Then,...