Background Owners of real estate sometimes find that a contractor has recorded a mechanics lien on their property, and failed …
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If you have a case in superior court, and you believe you cannot get a fair and impartial hearing or …
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Filing for bankruptcy immediately stops all attempts to collect debts included in the bankruptcy from you, including lawsuits. This is …
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El Código de Procedimiento de California California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 582.5 permite que un deudor en virtud …
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During discovery, each party may serve one or more sets of Requests for Admissions, asking the opposing side to admit …
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California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 582.5 allows a judgment debtor in a limited civil case (amount demanded is …
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Rule 3.1332(c) of the California Rules of Court (CRC) allows the court to grant a continuance before or during trial …
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Sometimes, as you conduct discovery in your civil case, the opposing side fails to respond to your formal discovery requests. …
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Writing, Scheduling, and Opposing Motions IMPORTANT: This Guide describes the process of making and opposing motions in a case in …
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If your home was sold by the trustee in a foreclosure auction for more money than you owed on the …
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