Request for an extension of time to respond to a complaint in California
A request for an extension of time to respond to a complaint in California is the topic of this blog post. A request for an extension of time to respond in California is typically made by filing an ex parte application as the circumstances that necessitate the request usually arise when there is not sufficient […]
Motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict in California
A motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict in California is the topic of this blog post. A motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict is more limited in scope than a motion for a new trial. However if it is used in the appropriate situations it is much more powerful due to the fact that if […]
Answer to a complaint in United States District Court
An answer to a complaint in United States District Court is the topic of this blog post. An answer to a complaint in United States District Court must be filed within the time period specified in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure unless you have obtained a stipulation from the opposing party or their attorney, […]
Motion to vacate a judgment under Rule 60(b)(1) in United States District Court
A motion to vacate a judgment under Rule 60(b)(1) in United States District Court is the topic of this blog post. A motion to vacate a judgment under Rule 60(b)(1) in United States District Court is filed on the grounds of mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect. Rule 60 of the Federal Rules of Civil […]
Heggstad petition in California
A Heggstad petition in California is the topic of this blog post. A Heggstad petition is a petition that can be filed when an individual creates a revocable living trust and lists certain real or personal property in the trust document itself, or more commonly in an exhibit to the trust document, yet that individual […]
Request for leave of court to file a compulsory cross-complaint in California
A request for leave of court to file a compulsory cross-complaint in California is the topic of this blog post. A request for leave of court to file a compulsory cross-complaint in the State of California is a very useful tool for any party that has discovered facts that support what are known as affirmative […]
A motion for nonsuit in California
A motion for nonsuit in California is the topic of this blog post. A motion for nonsuit in California can be very useful if it is filed in the appropriate situations. This is due to the fact that a motion for nonsuit allows a defendant to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence offered by a […]
Restraining order defense in California
Restraining order defense in California is the topic of this blog post. Preparing an effective restraining order defense in California is extremely important. This is due to the fact that serious consequences can result from having a restraining order entered against you. These serious consequences can have extremely negative impacts on your life, both in […]
Request for a continuance of a trial date in California
A request for a continuance of a trial date in California is the topic of this blog post. This blog post will provide a general outline of the common grounds that may support a request for a continuance of a trial date in California. A request for a continuance of a trial date in California […]
Requesting a statement of decision in California
Requesting a statement of decision in California is the topic of this blog post. A request for a statement of decision in California is authorized pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 632. Code of Civil Procedure § 632 states that, “In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, […]