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Researching the Law
Legal Research
This topic provides information about specialized legal materials including cases, statutes (laws), regulations, and annotations and citation services and validation services, as well as specialty secondary sourceswhat, both in the library and for free online.
California Legislative HistoryCalifornia Primary LawFederal Primary LawJury Verdicts and SettlementsReading CitationsUsing Shepard’s® Citation Service on LexisWest Digests (Finding Cases by Topic)Common Questions about Slander & LibelWhat is medical malpractice?Should I represent myself in court? LEARN MORE
Statute of Limitations: Time Limits to Start a Lawsuit
Courts and Procedure
A statute of limitations is the deadline for filing a lawsuit. How long you have depends on why you are suing--personal injury is usually two years, breach of written contract is usually four years, etc.
Civil Rights: Section 1983Statutes of LimitationsClaims against the governmentWhat is legal malpractice? LEARN MORE
Traffic, Parking Tickets, and Going to Traffic Court
Courts and Procedure
Issues a person might have when driving a car, including problems with driving, driving under the influence, or problems with one's license or insurance. This covers responding to tickets and going to court.
Parking in Sacramento City and CountyTraffic Court LEARN MORE
Transferring Estate Property after Death: Probate and Affidavits
Courts and Procedure
Options and responsibilities of people who must deal with another's death, and how property is divided up, wills are carried through, or other decisions are made about the person's property and responsibilities. This includes possibly contesting a will or division of property, and what happens when a person dies without a will.
Declaración Jurada de Colección de Bienes Muebles (Affidavit For Collection of Personal Property)Transferring Title to Beneficiaries after a Transfer on Death Deed Takes EffectTransfer on Death (TOD) Deed: Naming Beneficiaries and Revoking TOD DeedsAffidavit for Collection of Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit)California’s Transfer on Death deed: One option to avoid probate on your homeAffidavits of Death: Transferring Property without Probate after an Owner DiesChanging, Adding, or Removing People from Title to Real Estate LEARN MORE