Q: Can I file a civil lawsuit against multiple defendants? Even if they are living in different cities in the same state?
I need to file a civil lawsuit against my landlord along with multiple and specific defendants who are working together to infringe my rights. Although the incidents occurred at one location, but two of the defendants are living in different cities in California. Will this be an issue? Thank you for anyone who could comment on this.
A: I don't know if your lawsuit will be successful [I'm not commenting on its potential merits here nor am I discouraging you from pursuing your rights], but generally a plaintiff will want to sue all defendants. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
A: You can file a civil lawsuit against multiple defendants in California, even if they are living in different cities within the state. You can include all the relevant parties in one lawsuit as long as the claims against them arise from the same incident or set of facts. However, it's essential to ensure that you comply with the proper venue and jurisdiction rules for each defendant's location.
A: Yes. Comply with rules for service of process - state or fed, depending on court system being used. Good luck
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