Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Legal Malpractice for California

Q: Is it ethical in an Unlawful Detainer case for the plaintiffs council to dismiss the case without the courts clerk stamp

The plaintiffs attorney dated and signed document, missing stamp.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: That's how it works. Plaintiff's counsel dates and signed the Request for Dismissal, then it is delivered to the Clerk to be stamped. Presumably, Plaintiff's counsel has served you with the unstamped copy, and you will later be served with the stamped copy.

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