Win Your Lawsuit: A Judge's Guide to Representing Yourself in California Superior Court - Softcover

Duncan, Roderic

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1413303676 ISBN 13: 9781413303674

Publisher: Nolo, 2005

Synopsis

A plain English guide to court procedure, this book will show readers how to sue for up to $25,000, defend themselves in a lawsuit, fill out the required court forms, understand court procedure, and make a competent case. This book can help every Californian take on any kind of case under $25,000, including breach of contracts, personal injuries, clashes between landlords and tenants, business disputes and more. Some cases are too big for Small Claims Court and too small to interest a lawyer. But Win Your Lawsuit (formerly titled Sue in California Without a Lawyer) 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 property 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. All the forms you need are included.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.

About this title

About the Author

Appointed to the California Municipal Court in 1975, Roderic Duncan was then elected to the Superior Court bench in 1987. He has been a lecturer and faculty member at over 25 educational programs for judges. In 1990, he was chosen as the Judicial Officer of the Year by the California State Bar, Family Law Section.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nolo
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1413303676
• ISBN 13: 9781413303674
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 372