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

Duncan, Roderic

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1413307094 ISBN 13: 9781413307092

Publisher: Nolo, 2007

Synopsis

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 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. The 3rd edition is completely updated and features information specific to each of California's 58 counties.

About this title

About the Author

Roderic Duncan was appointed to the California Municipal Court in 1975, and he was elected to the California Superior Court bench in 1987. Over the years, he has been a lecturer and faculty member at two dozen educational programs for judges. In 1990, he was chosen the Judicial Officer of the Year by the California State Bar, Family Law Section. His latest book, A Judge's Guide to Divorce was published by Nolo in 2007.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nolo
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1413307094
• ISBN 13: 9781413307092
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 415
• Editor: Schroeder Alayna