Civil: Cross-Complaint
“A cross-complaint allows defendant to assert claims for affirmative relief against plaintiff, or a codefendant, or someone…
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“A cross-complaint allows defendant to assert claims for affirmative relief against plaintiff, or a codefendant, or someone…
“An answer should contain whatever affirmative defenses [sometimes referred to as ‘new matter’] and/or denials…
“The trial court has broad discretion to vacate the judgment and/or the clerk’s entry of…
“Technically, defendants are ‘in default’ if they fail to file an answer, demurrer or other…
“There are a few cases that must be filed in federal court. By virtue of federal law, state courts…
“Venue rules designate a particular county [or counties] within California as the ‘proper’ place for trial of…
“Even if the court has subject matter and personal jurisdiction, it may stay or dismiss the action on the…
“Personal (“in personam”) jurisdiction is required in any action that seeks to impose personal liability…
“The court in which the action is filed must be competent under California law to render a…