What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a doctor (or other medical professional) who fails to competently perform …
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What is legal malpractice?
Attorneys have a duty to their clients use such skill, prudence, and diligence as members of the legal profession commonly …
What about bottom exhibit tabs?
Exhibit tabs are no longer required in Sacramento County filings.Previously, the court required bottom tabs to separate the exhibits in …
West Digests (Finding Cases by Topic)
The Law Library has two sets of West Digests in print format (now published by Thomson Reuters): The United States …
Missing Declaration of Venue or Statement of Damages Requirement Can Trip You Up
When you file and serve a new lawsuit, be careful to consider whether you need a Declaration of Venue or …
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Affidavits of Death: Transferring Property without Probate after an Owner Dies
Owners of real estate can plan ahead to allow the real estate to be transferred without probate after their death. …
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Am I Judgment Proof?
What does it mean to be “judgment proof?” “Judgment proof” is not a legal term, although we often receive requests …
Annulments
People often think that annulments can be used to “cancel” any very short marriage. In California, however, annulment is totally …
Appeals: Starting Your Civil Appeal
Basics An appeal is a proceeding in which a higher court reviews the actions taken by a trial court. Federal …
Auto Repossession
What is Automobile Repossession? When you buy or lease a car on credit or get a loan, the person or …