Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to Correct Mistakes and Defaults
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Friday, November 8, 2019: 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Mistakes happen in the course of a civil lawsuit. For example, a defendant may fail to respond to a lawsuit within the required time, resulting in a "default," which terminates the rights of the defendant to dispute the allegations. Or, a plaintiff may fail to respond to a defense motion, resulting in dismissal of the lawsuit. In this class, learn how to get back on track by asking a judge to "set aside" (or undo) defaults and other mistakes in California state courts.
Class covers:
- California Code of Civil Procedure § 473: what it is, and why you need it
- When and how a party may seek relief from his or her mistakes
- What constitutes "default" and "dismissal," and what may be "set aside"
- Preparing a motion to vacate default
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
Presented by Austin Stoub:
Austin Stoub originally joined LA Law Library as a Reference intern in January of 2010. Upon receiving his MLIS from UCLA in June of 2010, he joined the staff full time as a Reference Librarian. Since that time, he has overseen development of the collection for all states except California, developed and taught a number of classes and has taken a role in operations at Circulation and Copy Center. After earning a BA in Political Science from Calvin College in 2001, he worked in various levels of government before entering UCLA School of Information Science in 2008.
Registration fee: $20
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Parking options available during registration
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
