Partition Action
What is partition action?
Splitting any shared financial investment can be hard to negotiate, and Partition action is one way to address that in law. In essence, partition action is when the court divides property equally between the two parties involved.
How does it work?
Commission on Judicial Performance – Annual Report
The Commission on Judicial Performance will be publishing its Annual Report. The report provides comprehensive information on the Commission's authority and procedures and contains statistical data on Commission cases and summaries of disciplinary action.
The full Annual Report is available for and can be found at: http://www.cjp.ca.gov.
Wrongful Death
What is it?
Wrongful Death is the death of a person due to the negligence of another entity, be that a person or a business. In fact, this type of law was not acknowledged until relatively recently (within the past century), as it had been previously rejected by “Common Law” (old English law that carried over after the American Revolution).
Who can file for Wrongful Death?
E-Filing
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Infractions vs. Misdemeanors vs. Felonies
Infractions
An infraction is a minor offense that results in a fine only. Because it cannot result in jail time, there is no jury trial for this type of case. Also, an attorney can be hired, but is not supplied by the court as a constitutional right.
Example: fishing without a license, minor traffic violations, etc.
Misdemeanors
Community Property
What is community property in California?
Community property is property acquired by any member of a married couple during their marriage. “Property” is anything that has value and can be bought or sold, including a house, furniture, bank accounts, and patents, to list a few examples.
How does it work?