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Personal injury and property damage law explained by San Diego attorney Evan W. Walker.
What Are Discovery Motions in California?
First, definitions. Recall that a motion is an application for an order. Basically, you’re asking a California judge to do something. See CCP § 1003. Discovery…
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What Is A Motion To Bifurcate In California?
A motion is a written or oral request that a Court do something. See CCP ¶ 1003. See too this blog post. Bifurcation refers to splitting…
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Why File A Motion For Summary Judgment Against A Non-Liable Defendant In California?
Great question. Here's why. You remove the non-liable defendant from litigation, and prevent the other remaining defendants from blaming the removed, non-liable defendant. The remaining defendants…
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What Are Motions In California Law?
A motion in California is an application for an order. Basically, you're asking a California judge to do something. See CCP § 1003. Generally, you cannot…
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How To Amend A Complaint In California
You amend a complaint by filing an amended complaint. Call it "First Amended Complaint." But first understand these rules. When Can I Amend The Complaint? A…
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What Are The Discovery Objections In California?
Rarely is the law so misunderstood by attorneys. Most of the objections you likely come across are wrong. Either most attorneys don't know the objections are…
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Who Can Sue Or Be Sued In California?
You must have the capacity to sue or be sued for a court judgment to be effective. Generally, any "person" can sued or be sued. "Person"…
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How To Write A Demand Letter In California
The pen is the tongue of the mind. Horace Here are ten suggestions in writing a demand letter in California. First, don't call it a demand…
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How To Calendar Dates In California Court
The two most powerful warriors arePatience and Time.Tolstoy Here's a summary of how to calendar dates for use in California courts. Know that "days" mean calendar…
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What are discovery sanctions in California?
Let the punishment be equal with the offense. -Cicero Lots of discovery responses are garbage. What to do? Consider discovery sanctions. Here's a brief primer. First,…
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What Is A 998 Offer?
Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understanding, cease! Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make…
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How to request a fire report in San Diego
Home is where the heart is. -Proverb It's easy. Fill out this form, then mail it to the address listed on the bottom of the form. San…
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