Civil: Motion to Strike
“The motion to strike is considered a “catch-all” motion, covering those items not subject to…
Civil: Demurrer
“The purpose of the demurrer is to test the sufficiency of the pleadings by raising…
Civil: Motion to Quash
“The motion to quash service of summons is used by the defendant to attack a…
Civil: Motions in Limine
“A “motion in limine” is a procedural mechanism to limit in advance testimony or evidence…
Civil: Foreign Corporations
“‘Foreign corporation’ means any corporation other than a domestic corporation. In addition, when “foreign corporation”…
Civil: Service on Foreign Corporation that has Withdrawn, Surrendered or Forfeited Right to Transact Business
“The procedure for service of process provided in Corp. Code §§ 2100 et seq. is applicable to…
Civil: Service on Corporation that has Dissolved or Forfeited its Charter
“A summons may be served on a domestic or foreign corporation that has forfeited its…
Civil: Service on Secretary of State
“The Secretary of State may be hand served, rather than the designated agent of a…
Civil: Service on Officers and Agents on Behalf of Corporation
“In addition to the methods described below, service on a domestic or foreign corporation may…
Civil: Designation of Corporate Agent for Service of Process
“All corporations, including foreign corporations transacting intrastate business in California, must file an Annual Statement,…