CCP Sec. 98 (submission of trial evidence by affidavit) expressly applies to limited civil cases...

HOA Problems

The real estate agent and the HOA company may both possibly be right, or wrong, and no decision should be based on anything either of them says. ...

Can the hoa put a lien on my condo for repeat violations of house rules?

As an owner, you can only be removed by eviction after the lien is foreclosed and there is a new owner. Whether or not a lien may be imposed...

Can I, how do I, as a second mortgage holder, apply for a short sale/present market value?

If your 2nd is not being paid and is in default, you can and should foreclose, become the owner, then try to negotiate the short sale being...

Is there a law in Ca. That if you pay all taxes on the rental you live in the home can become yours after 7 years ?

It would be almost impossible to claim ownership against the owner or his heirs based on adverse possession by a tenant. There is a very weak and...

"Taken care of" the land strongly suggests you would have done so on behalf of someone else, under such circumstances the adverse possession laws...

Bought a car, seller provided false smog. We've reached out repeatedly and ignores calls and claims he's not responsible.

Although you do not mention dollar amounts, this sounds exactly as the sort of case intended to be resolved in the small claims court. Collecting...

Can I sue a company at small claims for damaging and didn't properly fix my vehicle and want refund me my money back?

Although you do not mention the amount, this certainly sounds like exactly the sort of case for which the small claims court was intended. ...

What happens when a defendant does not show up in small claims court

You should show up and get your judgment, since you've gone this far. The judgment can and should be recorded in any county where you think the...

If I recover under a licensed vehicle dealer's bond, does that prevent me from pursuing additional claims against the principal?

Not ordinarily. Unless you are signing some document which releases anyone other than the bond company, you would typically not be precluded from...