Civil: State v. Federal Court
“There are a few cases that must be filed in federal court. By virtue of federal law, state courts…
Civil: Venue
“Venue rules designate a particular county [or counties] within California as the ‘proper’ place for trial of…
Civil: Forum Non Conveniens
“Even if the court has subject matter and personal jurisdiction, it may stay or dismiss the action on the…
Civil: Personal Jurisdiction
“Personal (“in personam”) jurisdiction is required in any action that seeks to impose personal liability…
Civil: Subject Matter Jurisdiction
“The court in which the action is filed must be competent under California law to render a…
Civil: Interpleader
“Interpleader is a procedure whereby a person holding money or property to which conflicting claims…
Civil: Intervention
“Intervention is the procedure whereby someone not previously served as a party to an action…
Civil: Class Actions
“The class action device is an extension of the permissive joinder rules [see prior post].…
Civil: Joinder of Parties
“Plaintiff’s attorney must decide at the outset of the action which persons must be joined as plaintiffs…
Civil: Capacity to Sue or Defend
“The rules regarding party capacity are designed to ensure that whatever judgment is rendered will…