Reading Citations
Finding Cases and Statutes by Citation Any reference to any primary law source – case or statute – has a …
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Statutes of Limitations
Background California law provides specific time limits for filing lawsuits, called statutes of limitations. These laws were enacted to ensure …
Responding to a Lawsuit
Related Guide: Basics Filing a response is an important first step for any defendant in a civil lawsuit. By filing …
Legal Correspondence: Letters for Lawsuits
Letters in legal disputes and lawsuits often serve two purposes: first, to communicate in a clear, professional manner, and second, …
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Jury Verdicts and Settlements
Find out How Much Your Case Is Worth Jury verdicts and settlements can be of great value when attempting to …
Jury Instructions
Civil and Criminal Jury Instructions At the end of a trial, but before the jurors deliberate, the judge reads them …
Filing a Complaint to Start a Civil Lawsuit in California
This Guide provides general information and resources pertaining to filing a civil lawsuit in Sacramento County Superior Court. The steps …
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Power of Attorney
Authorize Someone to Act on Your Behalf A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that you (as the …
Federal Primary Law
This guide details the major sources of primary federal law, and how to access them at the Sacramento County Public …
TROs: Applying for a Temporary Restraining Order in a Civil Case
Warning: This is a complicated procedure with many steps, and you will be expected to follow all the same rules …
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