How do I go about a debt collector's court summons?

Before you agree to pay anything, you should consider whether your paying even a small amount will result in other creditors coming after you. I...

Can a lien be placed on my home if my mother had a judgement against her in 1999 for an eviction then transferred on to me ?

If the judgment was against you, the house is subject to a recorded judgment lien. What you need to do is to get a copy of the court file from the...

Received a notice of case management conference from collection group.

The case remains on the civil active list until the plaintiff (debt collector by its attorney) files a Request to Enter Default and until the court...

How can I sue a neighbor who I loaned 12,000 in cash? Proof via text messages. I also 4 witness he did the same thing to!

If you sue in civil court, or in Small Claims Court, and if you win, you will have a civil judgment which can be collected by garnishing his wages,...

A "dba" is a fictitious legal name that you can use in your personal business affairs. A dba is not a legal entity -- You are the legal entity. ...

Can an “Notice of Motion to Vacate the Judgment and Declaration” (SC-135)" for Orange County be filed by mail?

If sued in Small Claims, you will need to appear in court on the hearing date. If sued in a regular civil action, you will need to review the...

When do I serve supeonia?

You can serve a Subpoena at any time. If would be a Subpoena Duces Tecum and specify the exact records that you want. It should be directed to...

Injury settlement to transfer the property?

Was there a written settlement agreement? What does it say about transfer of the property? Was the settlement memorialized in a court judgment? ...

Involuntary lein on my house?

You need to go to the courthouse and review the case file at the courthouse. The Abstract of Judgment that you received has the court case number...

What should I do next? I filed an Answer (as an individual) on behalf of my (suspended) corporation.

A corporation cannot appear in court "in pro per." A corporation can only defend the lawsuit if it is represented by an attorney. You say that...