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Nominal Defendant Legal Guidance
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In California, nominal defendants are parties with no real interest in a lawsuit and may not be served if unnecessary. The court typically determines their necessity. If you were listed as a nominal defendant without notice and have pertinent information, you might consider filing a motion to set aside the judgment. Consulting an attorney is advisable to navigate this process. If affordability is an issue, seek local legal aid services or pro bono assistance.Full Conversation
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Im looking for info on civil law in California specifically info on not serving nominal defendants and delayed discovery after a judgement has been entered
Hi ****! Here’s some general information on those topics:
- Nominal Defendants: In California, nominal defendants are parties named in a lawsuit but who have no real interest in the litigation. They are often not served if their involvement is unnecessary.
- Delayed Discovery: After a judgment is entered, discovery may be limited. However, discovery requests can still be made to enforce the judgment, such as through debtor examinations and asset discovery.
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- Nominal Defendants: In California, nominal defendants are parties named in a lawsuit but who have no real interest in the litigation. They are often not served if their involvement is unnecessary.
- Delayed Discovery: After a judgment is entered, discovery may be limited. However, discovery requests can still be made to enforce the judgment, such as through debtor examinations and asset discovery.
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Both actually. As far as the nominal defendants: who determines that their involment isnt necessary?
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Hi ****! In California, the necessity of involving nominal defendants is typically determined by the court based on the specifics of the case. The parties involved can also argue their positions on whether these defendants should remain part of the lawsuit. Do you have any specific concerns about a nominal defendant in your case?
Hi ****! In California, the necessity of involving nominal defendants is typically determined by the court based on the specifics of the case. The parties involved can also argue their positions on whether these defendants should remain part of the lawsuit. Do you have any specific concerns about a nominal defendant in your case?
I was listed as a nominal defendant in the case several years ago but was never notified. Was never told I stumbled across the case just 2 months ago when I was looking on the court website or something else. Okay, after I run through what the lawsuit was about it became very clear to me that I was an absolute necessity to that case. The information that I have is more pertinent than any other information that was presented could even be presented. I was never given the opportunity. Like I said to even know that this was be in front of the judge. I didn't know there was a reason. What can I do under these circumstances?
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Hi ****! Based on your situation, you may want to consider the following steps:
- Motion to Set Aside Judgment: File a motion to set aside the judgment due to lack of notice and your vital information.
- Consult an Attorney: Given the complexity, consulting with an attorney would be beneficial to guide you through the process.
Have you already attempted any of these steps?
Hi ****! Based on your situation, you may want to consider the following steps:
- Motion to Set Aside Judgment: File a motion to set aside the judgment due to lack of notice and your vital information.
- Consult an Attorney: Given the complexity, consulting with an attorney would be beneficial to guide you through the process.
Have you already attempted any of these steps?
I've attempted to contact attorneys but I can't seem to find one that will take it or one that I can afford
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No thats all. Thank you.
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