Section 583.210 - Service within 3 years after commencement of action against defendant; proof of service (a) The summons and complaint shall be served upon a defendant within three years after the action is commenced against the defendant.
San Diego County Superior Court Rule 2.1. 15 states, "A trial readiness conference generally will be scheduled for four weeks before the trial date." The trial readiness conference is an opportunity for the parties to attempt to resolve the case, or at least limit the issues for trial.
The court will only consider ex parte applications if the applicant has made an affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or statutory basis for granting ex parte relief. (CRC 3.1202(c)).
File Response Within 10 Days A response must be served and filed within 10 days after service of the petition.
Electronic service. When a document may be served by mail, express mail, overnight delivery, or fax transmission, the document may be served electronically under Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, Penal Code section 690.5, and the rules in this chapter.
Pursuant to Local Rule 2.1. 17(A)(1), any opposition to this request for a Pretrial Discovery Conference must also be filed on an approved form and must be filed within five (5) court days of receipt of the request for a Pretrial Discovery Conference and must be served on the opposing party.
Auto Accidents: Arbitration is often used in auto accident cases, particularly when the dispute involves the extent of injuries, the amount of damages, or insurance coverage issues. If both parties agree, arbitration can quickly resolve the matter without a prolonged and expensive jury trial.
Always get straight to the merits without berating the other side or whining about how badly it has treated you. Another threat to your credibility is the “kitchen sink” arbitration demand or a response that includes numerous claims or defenses that have little chance of succeeding.
It defines an arbitration agreement as an agreement between parties to refer disputes to arbitration rather than courts. Essential elements include a written agreement, intention of the parties to arbitrate, signature of parties, and an existing or future dispute.
Minimum Content of the Arbitration Agreement As mentioned above, the arbitration agreement must identify the parties, the existing or future dispute(s) andthe legal relationship (contractual or non-contractual) out of which the dispute(s) arose or might arise.