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When a contract dispute arises, one of the first questions is which county’s court should hear the case; this is called finding the proper venue. Venue simply means the county where a lawsuit can be filed and heard under the law. Under Code of Civil Procedure section 395(b), a breach-of-contract action may only be filed in: The county where the contract in fact was entered into. The place of the making of a contract is where the last act necessary to the validity and binding

Specific Performance Orders in California Contract Cases - SARI LAW FIRM Specific performance is an equitable remedy in contract law. Rather than awarding money damages, a court orders the breaching party to do exactly what was promised in the contract. It is an exceptional remedy used only when monetary compensation would not make the non‑breaching party whole. For instance, a buyer who bargains for a particular piece of property or a one‑of‑a‑kind item may want the actual t

Deposition Preparation in California - SARI LAW FIRM “A deposition in California is a formal sworn testimony taken before trial under the Civil Discovery Act (CCP §§ 2025.010–2025.620).” When people think of a lawsuit, they often imagine a dramatic courtroom scene—lawyers questioning witnesses, judges ruling on objections, and juries listening carefully.But in California, as in most states, many of the most important steps in a lawsuit happen long before anyone sets foot in a

How to Legally Terminate a Contract in California - SARI LAW FIRM “Under California law, you can terminate a contract only if you have legal grounds — such as breach, rescission, or force majeure.” As a business attorney, one of the most common questions I receive is, “Can I get out of this contract?” The answer depends on why you want to end the agreement and on the language of the contract. A contract is a legally binding promise; unilaterally ending it without a valid reas

Material and Anticipatory Breach in California - SARI LAW FIRM “Under California law, your duty to perform depends on whether the other...

Oral Contracts and Verbal Agreements in California - SARI LAW FIRM “In California, oral contracts are enforceable if they meet legal...

California Law - Company Representation Rules | SARI LAW FIRM “In California, corporations and LLCs cannot represent themselves in court;...

Frozen Bank Account Legal Help - SARI LAW FIRM - CALIFORNIA Effective Legal Solutions for Frozen Bank Accounts “Banks may freeze accounts...