Review (PDF) Win Your Lawsuit: Sue In California Superior Court Without A Lawyer (Win Your Lawsuit: A Judges Guide To Representing Yourself In California Supreior Court)
Represent yourself in California Superior Court for a case worth up to $25,000!Some cases are too big for small claims court and too small to interest a lawyer. But Win Your Lawsuit takes you step by step through the entire process of a limited jurisdiction case in California Superior Court.Take on common types of civil court cases worth up to $25,000, including:contract disputes personal injuries vproperty damage cases business disputes Whether you're bringing the suit or defending against one, this plain-English legal guide shows you how to prepare a complaint, file and serve papers, participate in settlement negotiations, present a case and much more. The 4th edition is completely updated and provides all the forms you need.Written by Roderic Duncan, a retired California Superior Court judge, this book includes the legal insight and practical tips that only a judge with over 25 years of experience can provide.
File Size: 16394 KB
Print Length: 464 pages
Publisher: NOLO; 4 edition (August 16, 2010)
Publication Date: August 16, 2010
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B005QEQEZ0
Text-to-Speech: Enabled
X-Ray: Not Enabled
Word Wise: Enabled
Lending: Not Enabled
Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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In the right hands, this book can be a valuable, even powerful tool ... but don't let it's "Do-it-Yourself" tone give you anything resembling confidence when filing a lawsuit in Superior Court. I practiced law in Los Angeles County for eleven years. Trust me when I tell you that filing and maintaining a civil suit in Superior Court is a complex and detailed undertaking. Your paperwork, in both form and content, must be neat and precise if you want the court (and your adversary's attorney) to take you seriously.Indeed, Win Your Lawsuit: Sue in California Superior Court Without a Lawyer offers an impressive - even comprehensive array of resources to guide you through the process. Its author Judge Roderick Duncan has earned a reputation for producing well organized, common-sense books to guide non-attorneys through several areas of law. The book includes most all Superior Court forms, the rest are available on their website. It can be done. You can sue by yourself, and you can win. But be prepared to supplement this workbook with a pretty substantial dedication of your time if you're serious about winning.And don't be surprised if you meet some daunting resistance in the courtroom ... some judges DO NOT LIKE parties representing themselves in their courtrooms. I've seen a few who actually take offense at the idea. So be prepared to win the judge over with your preparation and attention to detail.
This is excellent for uncomplicated civil cases in your County's California State Superior Court.As this judge-author knows, there is a lot more that can happen in court than what one can prepare for with only this book. Having said that, if your case is fairly uncomplicated and you are not facing an army of opposing attorneys representing a large financial institution or corporation, but instead a small local contractor who ripped you off, or some other simple, civil issue, this is exactly what you need.If you have a tough case and there is literally no money for legal help and no attorney willing to do it pro bono (free), then this book is certainly your best bet. It will not give you case law or codes for your particular issues, but it will show you step by step how to get started and how to proceed. You will also need to get a copy of your local court's rules as those can and do vary or change. Get familiar with code and case law research. has books on the subject. Learn to use the law library and get help from the librarian.If your case gets removed to Federal Court, this book will no longer help you. Unscrupulous opposing attorneys may NOT give you notice, but will file a proof of service saying they did give you notice of removal. Their next step is to file a motion to dismiss your case with prejudice, and hope you don't fight it because you don't even know the case was removed to federal court.This really is an excellent book for most simple civil cases and better than operating with no clue when you are bereft of legal representation and have no choice but to deal with a case on your own. The only way to make sure you lose is to give up without a fight. At least there is a chance you will win, if you at least try.
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