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Request for authorization to release medical records was served 'for the purpose of litigation discovery'.
Is it the same that discovery request?
answered on Apr 2, 2024
CA Health & Safety Code requires health care providers to safeguard and protect the privacy of a patient. (sec. 130203(a). Additionally, the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act codified in 'Civil Code section 56-56.37' makes it unlawful to disclose patient medical... View More 
Motion to Set Aside Dismissal against Defendant was filed with Court by Plaintiff 1.5 month before 6-month due date, required by CCP 473 (b).
Hearing on the motion is scheduled 4 months after due date to file motion to set aside.
With such sequence of events: what is due date to... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2024
Due date to serve motion to set aside on the defendant is as follows:
"CCP section 1005 (b) Unless otherwise ordered or specifically provided by law, all moving and supporting papers shall be served and filed at least 16 court days before the hearing..."
Serve a copy of... View More
I asked the Question about Why Form:APP-151 says Real Party In Interest and I believe that Real Party In Interest means the True Owner-is this True.To what extent does it Matter What name is listed as the Real Party In Interest?Real Party In Interest applies to the Plaintiff-If the... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
"Real Party In Interest means the True Owner-is this True." ? Not necessarily. A real party in interest is the person or entity who has the right to bring suit even though someone else would ultimately benefit from the suit if it is successful. California Code of Civil Procedure Section... View More
I am so far along in My Case that I do not even know if I have the option of filing an Answer or Demurrer, but for Sake of Argument-To me at this point, even if I could file one of the Motions you mentioned it would be Legal Suicide-A Death Sentence for Me and My Case.Filing A Demurrer-Appearing on... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
A likely viable option would be to file a Motion to quash, if timely filed you would avoid entry of default and you would not be subjected to the Court's personal jurisdiction. Motion to quash challenges not only court's personal jurisdiction over you, it is also appropriate to challenge... View More
My ex-husband began his job in December last year. Out of kindness, I agreed to let him pay half of the court-ordered alimony, with the understanding he'd pay the rest once he found a job from October to December. However, despite starting his job, he's been avoiding paying the past due... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2024
Orders or judgments made under Family Code are law imposed obligations and are enforceable through Court's contempt powers. Any disobedience of the court order by your ex-husband is a contempt of court's authority, which may carry both civil and criminal penalties. There are judicial... View More
I Know in Criminal Cases and or Federal Cases Jurisdiction Can be Challenged at any time-even during an Appeal.Thank You for your Time and Response
answered on Feb 26, 2024
Subject matter jurisdiciton challenge may be raised at anytime even on appeal. However, Personal Jurisdiction defense is deemed waived upon making a general appearace.
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