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I want a new hearing date to give me more time because of newly discovered evidence. I believe if I ask the Court for a continuance, it will be denied.
answered on Jan 5, 2015
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As the moving party, you may choose to take your motion off calendar. However, if you decide to do so, you must consider whether your subsequent motion will be timely or time... View More 
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The legal gambling age in California is 21. To play Lottery, person must be at least 18 years of age. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
Statue of limitations need discovery rule ?
answered on Jan 5, 2015
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In California, action for medical malpractice must be filed the earlier of: (a) one year from the date plaintiff knows or should have known about the injury, or (b) three years from... View More
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The case caption (e.g., John Doe, petitioner vs. Jane Doe, respondent) remains the same whether you are responding to the petition or you are bringing an ex parte application. Be... View More
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In probate cases, a research attorney helps the judge examine each probate case. The research attorney then prepares "probate notes" which contain remarks about the status... View More
She only lived here a few months. I stopped accepting rent from her on December 15. I have given her a letter to please move out. She appears to be emotionally unstable and started stalking my husband and I with numerous hostile texts.
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If your tenant was staying at your apartment based on a month-to-month tenancy, and the property is not subject to a rent control ordinance, you can serve her a 30-day notice to... View More
No kids. Its about as simple as it gets we already separated properties, Im confused about this "response SERVER" thing? thx!
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Before you file any papers with the court, a copy of the papers must be served on all other parties to the action, and a signed proof of service must be attached to the papers you... View More
Or maybe it'll work better to always show my court evidence of the name change when I deposit? I'm not talkin about married name. I'm talking about full name. First, middle, and last.
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You will need to satisfy your bank that you are the payee of the check before your bank will accept the check for deposit. Otherwise, perhaps you can ask the check payor to issue a... View More
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If your sister has a bona fide objection, she should raise her objection with the court. Otherwise, there is no sense in delaying her signature. Be sure to consult your own attorney... View More
What do i tell them ?
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Ask if there is way to have a portion of the fine forgiven. Otherwise, see if they will allow you to provide community service in place of making monetary payments. Be sure to... View More
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Yes. If the seven-year-old has knowledge of some facts, the Court can question the child about them. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
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If your friend was keeping your dog for you, then you can ask to have the dog back. You may have to compensate your friend for his costs, such as the food he had to purchase for the... View More
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I am not clear what you mean by a "misleading statement" here. A public forum such as justia.com is not a proper place to discuss an intricacy in your case, especially if... View More
My brother passed, he was never married nor had kids, this guys owed him $16k and is refusing to pay could my mom sue this guy on my brother's behalf if we have proof?
answered on Jan 4, 2015
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I am sorry for your loss. Has someone been appointed as the administrator of your brother's estate? The administrator will have the power to collect your brother's... View More
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The United States "Flag Code" provides proper instructions for the display of the U.S. flag. You can find a good summary of the law in the Congressional publication:... View More
Also is the name change valid throughout the United States?
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You will need to file a petition for name change with the court clerk (and pay the filing fees), publish the OSC and file proof of publication with the court, and attend the court... View More
Hep C is a potential sexually transmitted disease with little chance of cure. He assured me he had been fully tested and was completely disease free. We've been married 2 yrs.
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California is a "no fault" divorce state, which means one spouse can seek to terminate the marriage without having to prove the other spouse did a wrongful act. You should... View More
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I am sorry for your loss. You need to review the reverse mortgage contract and become familiar with the contract provisions. Most reverse mortgages will require the... View More
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That depends on the terms of your settlement. In more simple settlements, the parties sign settlement agreement and a lump sum payment is immediately made. More detailed... View More
I was being held hostage and was the subject of violent acts to prevent me from suing or making reports on deputies.. how should I petition the courts to file my claim as timely ? And does the continuous violations doctrine apply?
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If you have a legally-recognizable claim, you should file your action immediately. I suggest you retain your own attorney as soon as possible and your attorney will advise you on... View More
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