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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Neither points of section 904.1 (a) applicable?

Neither points of section 904.1 (a) applicable?

Appealable order denying motion to set aside dismissal against one of defendants.

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answered on Nov 23, 2024

Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 904.1(a), an order denying a motion to set aside dismissal against one defendant can be appealable, even if it doesn't explicitly fall under the enumerated points of the section.

The key consideration is whether the order is effectively...
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1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for California on
Q: Is dismissal against one of defendants, entered upon request of plaintiff, is final judgement?

Is dismissal against one of defendants, entered upon request of plaintiff, is final judgement?

What presents criteria for one final judgement?

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answered on Nov 23, 2024

When you voluntarily dismiss one defendant from a multi-defendant case in California, this dismissal is generally not considered a final judgment for appeal purposes. The reasoning behind this is that the case continues against the remaining defendants, and there are still active claims to be... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Juvenile Law for Arkansas on
Q: I need help with a rape case!!

My 4 year old daughter was RAPED by a 13 year old boy that lived across the hall from us in our previous home and was caught on my home surveillance camera. I called the police and they took him down to the station and we did interviews. We went through the whole court process and he was detained... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Is it true that if there is any incorrect information on a traffic ticket that it is no longer valid? Example: wrong car

Traffic ticket was given for driving on suspended. Running red light but on the ticket it says the color of the car that actually did run the red light which was white. I did run a yellow -_-

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for California on
Q: 904.1 (a) (1) is basis for dismissal? If not - why not?

904.1 (a)(1) is a correct answer, in particular situation?

- dismissal was against one of defendants and entered upon plaintiff's request,

- motion to set aside dismissal was denied (along with consequent motion for reconsideration)

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answered on Nov 23, 2024

No, CCP 904.1(a)(1) would not be the correct basis for appeal in this situation. This section applies to appeals from final judgments, but a voluntary dismissal is generally not considered an appealable judgment.

When you've dismissed a defendant voluntarily and then had your motion to...
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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Municipal Law and Small Claims for Wisconsin on
Q: Can a landlord give a 5 day eviction without going through court in Wisconsin?

The eviction notice is not through the court system. It is a template from evictionbotice.com. The eviction notice states I'm being evicted for one non payment which I have been working with him with, I have that in writing, but I have a text stating it's for something else that is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for New Hampshire on
Q: Can I intentionally drop my son off two hours later than what is court ordered due to a family event?

For Christmas this year I am supposed to meet my ex halfway to drop off my son to him for his half of Christmas. My husband and I asked him if we could keep him an extra 2 hours so he can see his extended family that are coming for the holiday. He has a lot of cousins he is close with and he would... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Collections and Identity Theft for Montana on
Q: Do debt collection law firms have to check to facts if informed the debt is identity theft?

Do debt collection law firms have an obligation to review the facts such as credit reports and identity theft reports from CFPB, FTC, IC3 and police before they continue legal proceedings? In this case a credit card was opened in my name for 20k, my PII is in data breach(es) and I knew nothing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Section 904.1 (a) (2) is correct answer? If not - why?

Appealing court's order denying motion to set aside dismissal against one of defendants (upon denied motion for reconsideration).

Section 904.1 (a) (2) is correct answer? If not - why?

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answered on Nov 23, 2024

No, Section 904.1(a)(2) is not the correct answer for appealing a denial of a motion to set aside dismissal. That section specifically deals with appeals from orders granting a motion for new trial or denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

For appealing a denial of a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Social Security for Kansas on
Q: Why would my SSDI case go to an individual to see if I still qualify for non-medical SSDI after the judge's hearing?

I was denied supplemental security insurance after the hearing.

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answered on Nov 24, 2024

After a hearing, Social Security may review your non-medical eligibility for SSDI even if you were denied SSI benefits. These reviews look at factors like your income, work credits, and other financial aspects that could affect your qualification status.

The person conducting this review...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Minnesota on
Q: divorce decree signed and filed 2022 in Pine county mn- I was granted a portion of my husbands pension - qudro ordered

it is 2024 and he still hasn't stated the qudro - what can I do - we had no lawyers - he lives in MN I live in TX

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Nov 23, 2024

You will need to enforce the judgment like any other judgment. Was the QDRO signed by the judge or was it just mentioned in the settlement agreement? Without reading the judgment, I don't know you best course of action. My best regards.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Gov & Administrative Law for California on
Q: Which item of section 904.1 is basis for this appeal and why?

Appealing court's order denying motion to set aside dismissal of case against one of defendants (upon denied motion for reconsideration).

Which item of section 904.1 is basis for this appeal and why?

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answered on Nov 23, 2024

Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 904.1(a)(2), you can appeal from an order made after an appealable judgment. The order denying your motion to set aside the dismissal qualifies as a post-judgment order, making it appealable under this subsection.

It's important to note...
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0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Kansas on
Q: Animal and dog law. My dog raven was taken off my property. My mail carrier took advantage of my mental anxiety state.

He gave her to a friend who is a animal doctor and dog trainer. He wanted for months to breed raven to his dog.i told him no several times.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Landlord - Tenant for Virginia on
Q: Hostile work environment, wrongful eviction. I need help

I am a maintence man in Virginia. I have been with this company for 3 years and have always been in good standing. Recently, Me and the VP of my company got into a disagreement and now I'm convinced she has it out for me. When I was hired part of my deal was that I would have a apartment for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Civil Litigation for Kansas on
Q: I need a civil attorney. To get my dog raven back. My mail carrier took her out off my property and put in the mail tru

In the mail truck which own by the post office and drop her off to a friend and won't tell me where my dog is. I was having a panic attack at the he took her.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Michigan on
Q: My grandfather recently died and we found that he entered into option to buy agreements with no exp date. Enforceable?

The agreements were one for the farmland and one for the farmhouse back in 2012 and 2013. Both have given monetary consideration but no expiration date (grandfathers death triggered the option). Both options are for purchase prices far below market value. Also, the optionees on the land deal are... View More

Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi
answered on Nov 23, 2024

Without seeing the actual paperwork it is impossible to provide any real advice but

1) If there was 'consideration' given

2) if the agreement was in writing

3) if the other conditions have been met

and

4) if the other party (ies) are wanting to...
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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: After FMLA leave I gave my HR a note with my name, restrictions and a box checked yes that I can return to work. It was

Signed by my doctor. They sent me home. On the second day I brought in a note and they allowed me to work the full day. The following day they denied the note stating that because it was a printed note provided by my employer's third party FMLA leave provider to my dr, that they could not... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Real Estate Law for Colorado on
Q: I’m representing myself in a civil case as Plaintiff. Defendant’s counsel refuses to notify me of court filings by email

She states: We serve you with court pleadings via Colorado Courts E-Filing to your most recent address on file as that it what the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure provide. I will not deviate from the Rules.

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