Civil: Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations
“The essential elements of pleading an action for intentional interference with contractual relations are: 1.…
Civil: Dog Bites
“The essential elements of pleading a dog bite cause of action under California law are:…
Civil: Abuse of Process Actions
“The essential elements to pleading an action for abuse of process under California law are:…
Civil: Construction Defect, Right to Repair Act
“In Aas v. Superior Court, 24 Cal. 4th 627, 647, 652–653, 101 Cal. Rptr. 2d 718,…
Civil: Claims Against Decedent’s Estate
“A claim for or against a person is generally not lost because of that person’s…
Civil: Claims for Medical Malpractice [Notice of Intent to Sue]
“Before filing suit against a health care provider for “professional negligence” (medical malpractice), the prospective…
Civil: Tort Claims Act Requirements
“The California Tort Claims Act establishes that with certain exceptions, no suit for money or…
Civil: Exhaustion of Remedies
“The doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies requires a party to use all available administrative…
Civil: Trial Court Personnel
“The term “judge” is ordinarily limited to one who conducts, presides over, or is a…
Civil: Trial Court Rules
“The Judicial Council is authorized to and has adopted rules of court governing various aspects…