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Name: Nicolas W Fleeman
Email: nicolasfleeman9@gmail.com
Topic: Can you write a affidavit

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Can you write a affidavit

Of course, I can help you draft an affidavit. Before we start, please


remember that our conversation will remain private and confidential. To get
started, I'll need some information from you. First, could you please let me
know your state of residence?

Ca

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Thank you. Now, could you please provide me with the purpose of this
affidavit? For example, is it for a financial dispute, verifying certain facts, a
legal commitment, or something else?

Cancel that

Understood. If there's anything else you need assistance with or if you


have a different legal matter you'd like to address, please let me know. I'm
here to help. What would you like to discuss next?

A civil matter

I'd be happy to assist you with your civil matter. Remember, our
conversation will remain private and confidential. To better understand
your situation, could you please provide some details about the specific
civil issue you are facing? For example, is it related to a contract dispute,
property, personal injury, debt collection, or something else?

Well my mom died and I inherited her house and her boyfriend still lives
there I started an eviction case to victim and he started a civil case at the
very end of the eviction and they moved into a civil matter

I’m very sorry to hear about your loss and the difficult situation you are
facing. To assist you effectively, I need to gather some more information:
1. Did your mom leave a will, and if so, were you named as the inheritor of
the property in the will? 2. Do you have legal documentation proving your
ownership of the property? 3. What are the claims made by your mom's
boyfriend in the civil case? 4. Have there been any previous agreements or
leases (verbal or written) between your mom and her boyfriend regarding
residency in the house? Please answer these questions one at a time, and
I will guide you through the next steps accordingly.

No will

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Thank you for the information. Since your mother did not leave a will, the
process of inheritance likely followed the laws of intestate succession in
California. Given this, could you please confirm the following: 1. Have you
gone through the probate process and been legally recognized as the
inheritor of your mother's property? 2. Are there any other heirs who might
have a claim to the property? 3. What specific claims or arguments is your
mother's boyfriend making in his civil case? This information will help me
better understand your situation and provide more targeted guidance.

No I'm only one left in the family

Thank you for clarifying. It sounds like you have a valid claim to the
property, particularly if you are the sole surviving heir. Now, let's focus on
the civil case brought by your mother's boyfriend. 1. What specific claims or
arguments is your mother's boyfriend making in his civil case? 2. What
stage is the civil case currently at (e.g., filing, discovery, trial)? 3. Do you
have any written agreements or communications with your mother's
boyfriend regarding the property or his residency? This information will help
me provide you with more specific guidance on how to proceed.

He said I fraudulently acquired the title and that's not true I did everything I
needed to do legally to make it happen

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Thank you for that information. It sounds like his civil case is based on an
allegation of fraudulent acquisition of the title. Here are a few steps and
questions to consider as we move forward: 1. **Documentation**: Do you
have all the necessary documents showing the legal transfer of the
property into your name through probate? This may include court orders,
probate documents, and deeds. 2. **Evidence**: Can you provide evidence
that counters his allegations, such as records of the probate process and
any communications indicating your rightful ownership? 3. **Legal
Representation**: Are you currently represented by an attorney in this civil
matter? If not, would you like assistance in preparing documents or
motions to present your case? 4. **Response**: Have you filed a response
to his civil complaint? If not, I can help you draft a response to his
allegations. Would you like assistance with any specific document or legal
strategy at this point? Additionally, if you'd like to upload any documents
for review, please press the plus button below and ensure they are in PDF
format with a size limit of 1 MB per upload. Let's start with the first step: Do
you have all the necessary documentation to prove the legal transfer of the
property into your name?

Just to add this is actually a pre-manufactured home so it's not real


property

Thank you for the clarification. That is an important detail. Since a pre-
manufactured home is considered personal property rather than real
property, the transfer process and legal considerations can be different.
Given this new context: 1. **Title Transfer**: Do you have the documents
proving the legal transfer of the title of the pre-manufactured home to your
name, such as the certificate of title and any related documentation? 2.
**Allegations**: Can you provide any evidence to counter his claim of
fraudulent acquisition, such as records from the Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD) or any other relevant authority that
processed the title transfer? 3. **Response to Civil Case**: Have you
already filed a formal response to his civil complaint? If not, I can help draft
a response. 4. **Current Residency**: Is your mother's boyfriend currently
residing in the pre-manufactured home, and do you have any written
agreements or communications about his residency? Let's start with the
first step: Do you have the necessary documentation to prove the legal title
transfer of the pre-manufactured home to your name?

Yes I have the title

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Great. Having the title is a crucial piece of evidence to support your claim.
Next, let's focus on how to proceed with the civil case. 1. **Evidence
Compilation**: Gather all the documents you have, including the title, any
correspondence related to the title transfer, and communications with your
mother's boyfriend. 2. **Response to Civil Complaint**: - If you haven't
already, you will need to file a formal response to his civil complaint. This
response should address his allegations point-by-point and include
evidence to support your claims. Would you like assistance in drafting a
formal response to his civil complaint? Additionally, please confirm: - Have
you received any court deadlines or dates related to the civil case? Let's
start by confirming if you need help with drafting the response to his civil
complaint or if there are any specific documents or motions you need
assistance with.

Unfortunately I couldn't find counsel and the they filed default on the case
but the judge hasn't gone over it yet and I was talking to an attorney and I
told me to file a dismissal form

I'm sorry to hear about the default situation. Given the urgency, I'll help
guide you through the process and explain your options. Since you've
mentioned that the judge hasn't reviewed the default yet and an attorney
suggested filing a dismissal form, here are the steps you should consider:
1. **Motion to Set Aside Default**: - This motion asks the court to set aside
(cancel) the default judgment because you have valid reasons for not
responding on time. You will need to explain why you didn't respond (such
as not being able to find counsel) and why you believe the case has merit.
2. **Filing a Dismissal Form**: - This usually refers to voluntarily dismissing
your claim if you were the one who initiated the legal proceedings.
However, it seems like you need to respond to his claims, not dismiss
yours. Let's start with the first step: ### Drafting a Motion to Set Aside
Default To assist you better, I'll need some additional information: 1. Have
you received a notice of entry of default? 2. Do you have any reasons or
explanations that justify why you couldn't respond on time (e.g., searching
for counsel, paperwork issues, etc.)? Please provide answers to these
questions so I can guide you accordingly and help you draft the necessary
motion.

Yes it was a notice of entry of dismissal

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Thank you for clarifying that it was a notice of entry of dismissal. It sounds
like we need to address this dismissal to get your case back on track. ###
Drafting a Motion to Set Aside Dismissal You would typically need to file a
"Motion to Set Aside Dismissal" explaining the circumstances that led to
the dismissal and why the court should reinstate the case. Here’s a basic
outline of what your motion should include: 1. **Title**: "Notice of Motion
and Motion to Set Aside Dismissal" 2. **Introduction**: Brief statement
outlining the purpose of the motion. 3. **Background**: Detailed
explanation of the circumstances leading to the dismissal. 4. **Legal
Grounds**: Cite the legal reasons why the dismissal should be set aside
(e.g., mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect as per
California Code of Civil Procedure § 473). 5. **Conclusion**: Summary and
a specific request to the court to set aside the dismissal and reinstate the
case. Here’s a template to help you get started: --- **[Your Name]** **[Your
Address]** **[City, State, Zip Code]** **[Email Address]** **[Phone
Number]** **Case No: [Case Number]** **[Court Name]** **[Court
Address]** **[City, State, Zip Code]** **NOTICE OF MOTION AND
MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSAL** **[Date]** To: **[Plaintiff’s
Attorney/Party]**, **[Address]** **PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that on **
[Hearing Date]** at **[Time]**, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard in **[Court Name]**, located at **[Court Address]**, Defendant **
[Your Name]** will and hereby does move the court for an order setting
aside the dismissal entered on **[Date]**. **MOTION** Defendant **[Your
Name]** moves this Court to set aside the dismissal entered on **[Date]**,
pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure § 473(b), on the grounds of
mistake, inadvertence, surprise, and excusable neglect.
**BACKGROUND** [Provide a detailed explanation of why the dismissal
occurred. Mention any difficulties in finding counsel, or other reasons
preventing you from responding in time.] **LEGAL GROUNDS** Under
California Code of Civil Procedure § 473(b), the court may relieve a party
from a dismissal taken against them through their mistake, inadvertence,
surprise, or excusable neglect. **CONCLUSION** For the reasons stated
above, the Defendant requests that this Court set aside the dismissal
entered on **[Date]**, and that the case be reinstated. **Respectfully
submitted,** **[Your Name]** **[Your Signature]** **[Date]** --- Please
review and fill in the necessary information. Would you like assistance with
any particular section of this motion or further guidance on filing this form?

What are good reasons for this dismissal that I can use

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To successfully set aside a dismissal in California, your reasons must
generally align with recognized legal grounds like mistake, inadvertence,
surprise, or excusable neglect as per California Code of Civil Procedure §
473(b). Here are some legitimate reasons you might consider, based on
your situation: 1. **Difficulty Finding Counsel**: - "I made diligent efforts to
secure legal representation but faced challenges due to [specific reasons
such as attorney availability, financial constraints, etc.]. This caused delays
in my ability to respond timely." 2. **Confusion About Legal Procedures**: -
"As a pro se litigant with limited legal knowledge, I misunderstood the
procedural requirements/deadlines, which led to the unintentional failure to
respond." 3. **Health Issues**: - "I experienced significant health issues
during the response period, which hindered my ability to respond timely."
4. **Family Emergency**: - "I faced a sudden family emergency (such as
needing to care for a sick family member), which diverted my attention and
impacted my ability to meet the legal deadline." 5. **Clerical Errors or
Miscommunication**: - "Due to a clerical error, a filing was not processed
correctly, and I was unaware of this mistake until it was too late." 6.
**Outdated Contact Information**: - "Important court notifications were sent
to an outdated address, causing delays in my receipt of crucial documents
and deadlines." While you should choose reasons that accurately reflect
your circumstances, remember that honesty and specificity are paramount.
Here's how to incorporate these reasons into your motion: ---
**BACKGROUND** I am [Your Name], and I inherited my mother's pre-
manufactured home upon her passing. During the response period, I faced
several challenges which led to the dismissal of my case: 1. **Difficulty
Finding Counsel**: I made diligent efforts to secure legal representation but
faced challenges due to the lack of available attorneys specializing in this
area and financial constraints. 2. **Confusion About Legal Procedures**:
As a pro se litigant with limited legal knowledge, I misunderstood the
procedural requirements and deadlines, which led to an unintentional
failure to respond timely. 3. **Family Emergency**: Additionally, I
experienced an unforeseen family emergency requiring my immediate
attention, which further delayed my ability to respond within the required
timeframe. Given these circumstances, I respectfully request that the court
set aside the dismissal to allow me a fair opportunity to present my case. --
- Would you like further assistance with customizing this draft or guidance
on the filing process?

Yes

Great, let's customize your motion further and provide a detailed step-by-
step guide on the filing process. ### Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Motion
to Set Aside Dismissal 1. **Draft the Motion**: Customize the following

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to Set Aside Dismissal 1. **Draft the Motion**: Customize the following
template based on your specific facts and circumstances. --- **[Your
Name]** **[Your Address]** **[City, State, Zip Code]** **[Email Address]**
**[Phone Number]** **Case No: [Case Number]** **[Court Name]** **
[Court Address]** **[City, State, Zip Code]** **NOTICE OF MOTION AND
MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSAL** **[Date]** To: **[Plaintiff’s
Attorney/Party]**, **[Address]** **PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that on **
[Hearing Date]** at **[Time]**, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard in **[Court Name]**, located at **[Court Address]**, Defendant **
[Your Name]** will and hereby does move the court for an order setting
aside the dismissal entered on **[Date]**. **MOTION** Defendant **[Your
Name]** moves this Court to set aside the dismissal entered on **[Date]**,
pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure § 473(b), on the grounds of
mistake, inadvertence, surprise, and excusable neglect.
**BACKGROUND** I am [Your Name], and I inherited my mother's pre-
manufactured home upon her passing. During the response period, I faced
several challenges which led to the dismissal of my case: 1. **Difficulty
Finding Counsel**: I made diligent efforts to secure legal representation but
faced challenges due to the lack of available attorneys specializing in this
area and financial constraints. 2. **Confusion About Legal Procedures**:
As a pro se litigant with limited legal knowledge, I misunderstood the
procedural requirements and deadlines, which led to an unintentional
failure to respond timely. 3. **Family Emergency**: Additionally, I
experienced an unforeseen family emergency requiring my immediate
attention, which further delayed my ability to respond within the required
timeframe. Given these circumstances, I respectfully request that the court
set aside the dismissal to allow me a fair opportunity to present my case.
**LEGAL GROUNDS** Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 473(b),
the court may relieve a party from a dismissal taken against them through
their mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect.
**CONCLUSION** For the reasons stated above, the Defendant requests
that this Court set aside the dismissal entered on **[Date]**, and that the
case be reinstated. **Respectfully submitted,** **[Your Name]** **[Your
Signature]** **[Date]** --- 2. **Attach Evidence**: Attach any supporting
evidence, such as an affidavit explaining the reasons in more detail,
correspondence showing your attempts to find counsel, medical records (if
applicable), or any other relevant documents. 3. **File the Motion**: -
**Prepare Copies**: Make several copies of the motion and the attached
evidence. - **File with the Court**: Submit the original plus copies of your
motion and attachments to the court clerk where your case is being heard.
They will stamp all copies and keep the original for the court's records. -
**Pay any Filing Fees**: Be prepared to pay any required filing fees. If you
cannot afford the fees, ask the clerk about a fee waiver application. 4.
**Serve the Plaintiff**: - **Serve Copies**: Serve a copy of the motion and
attachments to the plaintiff (or their attorney if they have one). This can

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attachments to the plaintiff (or their attorney if they have one). This can
typically be done through certified mail or a professional process server. -
**Proof of Service**: Complete and file a proof of service form with the
court to show that the plaintiff was properly served. 5. **Schedule
Hearing**: If a hearing date wasn’t automatically set when you filed the
motion, contact the court clerk to schedule a hearing date. 6. **Prepare for
the Hearing**: - **Organize Your Documents**: Have all your documents
organized and bring copies of everything. - **Be on Time**: Arrive at the
court early and be prepared to present your case to the judge. Would you
like assistance fine-tuning any sections of your motion or have any
questions about the filing process?

In the beginning of the motion the hearing date is that supposed to be the
one I missed

No, the hearing date in the motion is not supposed to be the one you
missed. It should be a new date that you are requesting the court to
schedule for the hearing of your Motion to Set Aside Dismissal. Here’s how
to handle it: 1. **Choosing a Hearing Date**: - You usually don't select the
exact date yourself. Instead, you submit the motion and then the court will
assign a new hearing date. 2. **Leave the Hearing Date Section Blank**: -
You can leave the hearing date and time section blank when you initially
draft your motion. When you file the motion with the court clerk, they will
provide you with an available date and time for the hearing, which you can
then add to your motion and service documents. Let’s adjust the template
slightly to reflect this understanding: --- **[Your Name]** **[Your Address]**
**[City, State, Zip Code]** **[Email Address]** **[Phone Number]** **Case
No: [Case Number]** **[Court Name]** **[Court Address]** **[City, State,
Zip Code]** **NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO SET ASIDE
DISMISSAL** **[Date]** To: **[Plaintiff’s Attorney/Party]**, **[Address]**
**PLEASE TAKE NOTICE** that on [Leave this blank – it will be filled in by
the court clerk], or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard in **
[Court Name]**, located at **[Court Address]**, Defendant **[Your Name]**
will and hereby does move the court for an order setting aside the dismissal
entered on **[Date]**. **MOTION** Defendant **[Your Name]** moves this
Court to set aside the dismissal entered on **[Date]**, pursuant to
California Code of Civil Procedure § 473(b), on the grounds of mistake,
inadvertence, surprise, and excusable neglect. **BACKGROUND** I am
[Your Name], and I inherited my mother's pre-manufactured home upon
her passing. During the response period, I faced several challenges which
led to the dismissal of my case: 1. **Difficulty Finding Counsel**: I made
diligent efforts to secure legal representation but faced challenges due to
the lack of available attorneys specializing in this area and financial
constraints. 2. **Confusion About Legal Procedures**: As a pro se litigant

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with limited legal knowledge, I misunderstood the procedural requirements
and deadlines, which led to an unintentional failure to respond timely. 3.
**Family Emergency**: Additionally, I experienced an unforeseen family
emergency requiring my immediate attention, which further delayed my
ability to respond within the required timeframe. Given these
circumstances, I respectfully request that the court set aside the dismissal
to allow me a fair opportunity to present my case. **LEGAL GROUNDS**
Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 473(b), the court may relieve a
party from a dismissal taken against them through their mistake,
inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect. **CONCLUSION** For the
reasons stated above, the Defendant requests that this Court set aside the
dismissal entered on **[Date]**, and that the case be reinstated.
**Respectfully submitted,** **[Your Name]** **[Your Signature]** **[Date]**
--- Once you file this motion with the court clerk, they will provide you with
a date and time for the hearing. You will then need to fill in that information
on the copies you serve to the plaintiff and keep for your records. Would
you like any further customization of this draft or have more questions
about the filing process?

Yes

Absolutely, let's further customize the draft and clarify the process based
on your specific needs. Here's a more personalized and detailed version of
the motion: --- **[Your Name]** **[Your Address]** **[City, State, Zip
Code]** **[Email Address]** **[Phone Number]** **Case No: [Case
Number]** **[Court Name]** **[Court Address]** **[City, State, Zip Code]**
**NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSAL** **
[Date]** To: **[Plaintiff’s Attorney/Party]**, **[Address]** **PLEASE TAKE
NOTICE** that on [Leave this blank – it will be filled in by the court clerk],
at [Leave this blank – it will be filled in by the court clerk], or as soon
thereafter as the matter can be heard in **[Court Name]**, located at **
[Court Address]**, Defendant **[Your Name]** will and hereby does move
the court for an order setting aside the dismissal entered on **[Date]**.
**MOTION** Defendant **[Your Name]** moves this Court to set aside the
dismissal entered on **[Date]**, pursuant to California Code of Civil
Procedure § 473(b), on the grounds of mistake, inadvertence, surprise,
and excusable neglect. **BACKGROUND** I am [Your Name], the sole
surviving heir of my late mother, who owned a pre-manufactured home.
After my mother's passing, I legally inherited her property. Unfortunately,
during the response period to the civil case initiated by [Plaintiff’s Name], I
faced several challenges that led to the dismissal of my case: 1. **Difficulty
Finding Counsel**: I made diligent efforts to secure legal representation but
faced challenges due to the lack of available attorneys specializing in this

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area and financial constraints. This process consumed valuable time and
affected my ability to respond within the allotted timeframe. 2. **Confusion
About Legal Procedures**: As a pro se litigant with limited legal knowledge,
I misunderstood the procedural requirements and deadlines, which led to
an unintentional failure to respond timely. My lack of experience in legal
matters contributed to this oversight. 3. **Family Emergency**:
Additionally, I experienced an unforeseen family emergency requiring my
immediate attention. This emergency further delayed my ability to respond
to the court's requirements within the stipulated time. Given these
substantial and justified reasons, I respectfully request that the court set
aside the dismissal to allow me a fair opportunity to present my case.
**LEGAL GROUNDS** Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 473(b),
the court may relieve a party from a dismissal taken against them through
their mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect.
**CONCLUSION** For the reasons stated above, the Defendant requests
that this Court set aside the dismissal entered on **[Date]**, and that the
case be reinstated. **Respectfully submitted,** **[Your Name]** **[Your
Signature]** **[Date]** --- **Attachments** (if applicable): - **Affidavit**
outlining specific details of your efforts to find counsel, the family
emergency, etc. - **Evidence** such as email communications with
attorneys, proof of medical issues, or emergency documentation. ### Filing
Process: 1. **Prepare Copies**: - Make several copies of the motion and
any attached evidence. 2. **File with the Court**: - Go to the court clerk's
office where your case is being heard. - Submit the original and copies of
your motion and attachments. - The court clerk will stamp all copies and
keep the original. - Receive the hearing date and time from the clerk and fill
in those details on your copies. 3. **Pay Filing Fees**: - Be prepared to pay
any required filing fees, or ask the clerk about a fee waiver if you cannot
afford them. 4. **Serve the Plaintiff**: - Serve a copy of the motion and
attachments to the plaintiff or their attorney if represented. This is typically
done through certified mail or a professional process server. - Complete
and file a proof of service form with the court to show that the plaintiff was
properly served. 5. **Prepare for the Hearing**: - Organize all your
documents and evidence. - Be punctual and ready to present your case to
the judge. --- This should give you a comprehensive framework for setting
aside the dismissal. Would you like additional details on any specific
section or help with other legal documents?

Why did the attorney tell me to get a dismissal

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It sounds like there might have been some confusion or miscommunication
regarding the attorney's advice. Let's clarify possible scenarios where a
dismissal might be advised: 1. **Voluntary Dismissal**: - If you had initiated
a separate legal action (e.g., an eviction case) and the attorney believed it
was strategically better to dismiss that action and focus on defending the
civil case brought by your mother's boyfriend. 2. **Incorrect Filing**: - If the
attorney thought that your initial filings (or part of your legal strategy) had
procedural issues and advised you to dismiss those filings so you could re-
file correctly. 3. **Streamlining Legal Strategy**: - Sometimes, dismissing
certain claims or actions can streamline the legal process and focus all
efforts on the most critical or winnable case. However, it seems like the
current critical issue is dealing with the default or dismissal entered in the
civil case against you. The correct course of action would generally be to
file a Motion to Set Aside Default or Dismissal to get back into court, rather
than dismissing any of your legitimate claims or actions. Let's ensure we're
on the right track now. Can you confirm if the dismissal the attorney
mentioned was related to a separate action or misunderstanding? If it was
unrelated, focusing on setting aside the dismissal in the current case
seems appropriate. Would you like to proceed with the Motion to Set Aside
Dismissal or clarify this with your attorney again?

I think he was trying to get it thrown out because there's no evidence that
the plaintiff has

Thank you for the clarification. If your attorney's goal was to get the case
thrown out because of a lack of evidence from the plaintiff, what you're
looking for is likely a motion to dismiss the plaintiff's case based on
insufficient evidence or failure to state a claim upon which relief can be
granted. This process is different from setting aside a default or dismissal.
Instead, it involves challenging the legal sufficiency of the plaintiff’s claims.
Here’s how you can approach it: ### Drafting a Motion to Dismiss 1.
**Title**: "Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint" 2.
**Introduction**: Brief statement outlining the purpose of the motion. 3.
**Background**: Detailed explanation of the plaintiff’s claims and why they
fail to meet legal standards. 4. **Legal Grounds**: Cite the legal reasons
for dismissal, such as failure to state a claim, lack of evidence, or lack of
legal standing. 5. **Conclusion**: Summary and a specific request to the
court to dismiss the plaintiff's complaint. Here’s a general template: --- **
[Your Name]** **[Your Address]** **[City, State, Zip Code]** **[Email
Address]** **[Phone Number]** **Case No: [Case Number]** **[Court
Name]** **[Court Address]** **[City, State, Zip Code]** **NOTICE OF
MOTION AND MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT** **
[Date]** To: **[Plaintiff’s Attorney/Party]**, **[Address]** **PLEASE TAKE
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[Date]** To: **[Plaintiff’s Attorney/Party]**, **[Address]** **PLEASE TAKE
NOTICE** that on [Leave this blank – it will be filled in by the court clerk],
at [Leave this blank – it will be filled in by the court clerk], or as soon
thereafter as the matter can be heard in **[Court Name]**, located at **
[Court Address]**, Defendant **[Your Name]** will and hereby does move
the court for an order dismissing the plaintiff’s complaint on the grounds of
failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted and lack of
evidence. **MOTION** Defendant **[Your Name]** moves this Court to
dismiss the plaintiff’s complaint filed on **[Date]**, pursuant to [appropriate
legal rule, such as California Code of Civil Procedure § 430.10].
**BACKGROUND** 1. **Plaintiff’s Claims**: The plaintiff, **[Plaintiff’s
Name]**, alleges that [briefly describe the plaintiff’s claims]. 2. **Lack of
Evidence**: The plaintiff has failed to provide any substantial evidence to
support these claims. 3. **Failure to State a Claim**: The plaintiff’s
complaint does not meet the legal standards required to state a claim upon
which relief can be granted because [explain any deficiencies in their
claim]. **LEGAL GROUNDS** Under California Code of Civil Procedure §
430.10, a complaint may be dismissed for failure to state a claim upon
which relief can be granted. The standard requires that the plaintiff present
factual allegations sufficient to make a plausible claim for relief. The
plaintiff has failed to meet this burden. **CONCLUSION** For the reasons
stated above, Defendant requests that this Court dismiss the plaintiff’s
complaint in its entirety. **Respectfully submitted,** **[Your Name]** **
[Your Signature]** **[Date]** --- ### Filing Process: 1. **Prepare Copies**:
- Make several copies of the motion and any attached evidence or
supporting documents. 2. **File with the Court**: - Go to the court clerk's
office where your case is being heard. - File the original and copies of your
motion and attachments. - Receive the hearing date and time from the
clerk and fill in those details on your copies. 3. **Pay Filing Fees**: - Be
prepared to pay any required filing fees, or ask the clerk about a fee waiver
if you cannot afford them. 4. **Serve the Plaintiff**: - Serve a copy of the
motion and attachments to the plaintiff or their attorney if represented. This
is typically done through certified mail or a professional process server. -
Complete and file a proof of service form with the court to show that the
plaintiff was properly served. 5. **Prepare for the Hearing**: - Organize all
your documents and evidence. - Be punctual and ready to present your
case to the judge. Would you like to proceed with this motion to dismiss, or
do you need further customization or clarification on any other aspect?

Can I show you the complaint

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Of course, you can either upload the complaint in PDF format (with a size
limit of 1 MB per upload) by pressing the plus button below, or you can
copy and paste relevant sections of the complaint here in the chat. This will
help me analyze the details and provide more precise guidance. Please let
me know how you'd like to proceed.

COMES NOW, Plaintiff, MARK EDWARD WILLIAMS, and alleges as


follows: 19 20 I. JURISDICTION 1. This Complaint set forth causes of
action constituting general jurisdiction of the Court. 21 22 23 2. Venue is
appropriate in the judicial district, Kern County is the judicial district in
which the property is located and in which all transactions relevant to this
dispute occurred. 25 24 26 27 28 3. Plaintiff, MARK EDWARD WILLIAMS,
who is the 100% owner of the subject property in question is and at all
times relevant herein mentioned was a resident of the City of Bakersfield
as the purchaser for value of the property. 4. Defendant, NICOLAS
WILLIAM FLEEMAN, is and at all time relevant herein was a resident of
the City of Bakersfield. 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 5. Defendants Does 1 to 10, inclusive,
are people and or entities whose identities have not been ascertained.
Plaintiff will move to file an amended complaint upon the realization of the
missing information, if necessary. The Plaintiff is informed and believes
and thereon alleges that each of the fictitiously named defendants is
responsible in some manner for the occurrences herein alleged, and that
the Plaintiff's damages as herein alleged were proximately caused by their
conduct. 2 1 II. BACKGROUND 6. The subject property is located at
14035 Rosedale Hwy., #93, Bakersfield, CA 93314. 7. Patricia Steck is the
long time girlfriend and for all intents and purposes, the wife of Mark
Williams, who resided and lived with each other sharing expenses,
ownership of property as well as jointly purchasing space 93, the subject
property, from Patricia Steck's father beginning on or about March 8, 2009,
when Patricia Steck became the title holder to the subject property. See
the 2009 certificate of title to the subject modular home attached hereto as
Exhibit "1", and incorporated herein as though plead verbatim hereat. 8.
Patricia Steck is the mother of Defendant Nicholas William Fleeman and
she passed away on or about June 24, 2022. 9. At no time did Patricia
Steck consent to signing the modular home located at space 93 to her son
nor did she utilize a trust or any other document of transfer regarding2 the
subject real property to be given to Defendant.3 10. During the time that
Patricia Steck and Plaintiff45lived with one another and jointly owned
property together,Defendant on multiple occasions broke into their home
and6 stole documents, money, credit cards, and multiple other items7of
value that belonged both to Patty Steck as well as to8 Plaintiff.9 10 11.
Patty Steck received a cancer diagnosis in approximately 2019 and began
to aggressively treat the disease11 with the help of Plaintiff taking her to

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to aggressively treat the disease11 with the help of Plaintiff taking her to
and from doctors12 appointments here in Bakersfield as well as at UCLA
medical13 center. It was during these times where neither of
the14residents of space 93 were at the home that Defendant15
accomplished multiple break-ins and theft of
property.161718192021Moore.2223242526272812. Following Patty
Steck's diagnosis of cancer, both she and Plaintiff decided to make sure
Plaintiff was on title to the subject modular home and sent the title into the
state of California showing the new owners would be Patty Steck, Plaintiff
Mark Williams, and Patty's best friend Frances13. The state of California
Department of Housing and Community Development sent the title back to
Patty and Plaintiff Mark Williams to add the newly registered owners
Plaintiff and Frances Moore along with Patty back for signature. This
occurred on or about December 2, 2020.14. Patty Steck wanted to have
Frances Moore, her best friend added to the title in case something
happened to3COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES; KCSC #Plaintiff Mark
Williams and to make sure that her son, 2 Defendant herein, could not get
his hands on the modular home. amour all the spe es, 3 4 5 6 The
paperwork was fully executed and Plaintiff gave a copy of the signature
page to the office at the mobile home park which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "2", and incorporated herein as though plead verbatim hereat. 7 15.
Plaintiff and Patty Steck both believed that the title it been fully transferred
into all three names as of their placement in the mail the title along with the
new registered owners signatures. 8 9 10 11 16. It was not until an
unlawful detainer action was 12 brought by Defendant against Plaintiff that
Plaintiff as well as Frances Moore discovered that somehow the paperwork
had been lost or altered in some way such that Defendant appeared 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 to be the record owner of the modular home located
at 14035 Rosedale Hwy., space 93, Bakersfield, CA 93314. 17. Plaintiff is
informed and believes and thereon alleges that no probate was ever
instituted on the estate of Patricia Steck and she never signed any
documentation giving title, which she owned jointly with Mark Williams
Plaintiff in this case, to Defendant. 18. Plaintiff is informed and believe and
thereon alleges that no court has ever adjudicated Defendant's right to title
to the property and therefore the only possible way for Defendant to be on
title to this property is if Defendant forged the new owner information with
the state of California or somehow Defendant was able to steal the title and
new 3 registration information naming Patty Steck, Mark WilliamsFrances
Moore as titleholders to the property after they attempted to change the
ownership documents with the state. 3 19. Plaintiff is further informed and
believes and thereon alleges that due to Defendant's conduct and theft
from him as well as his mother, especially during the time of her illness
preceding her death, Plaintiff became aware that Defendant had multiple
warrants out for his arrest for identity theft, health and safety drug
violations as well as 5 6 7 8 4 9 10 III. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION- QUIET

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TITLE 11 12 20. Plaintiff incorporates each and every allegation matter
and thing contained in the allegations of paragraphs 1 through 19,
inclusive, as though stated verbatim herein. 13 14 15 21. On or about
March 2009, Plaintiff and his girlfriend Patty Steck, sold their residence at
the at issue mobile home park located at 14035 Rosedale Hwy., %23155,
Bakersfield, CA, to Patty Steck's sister and thereafter used the money they
received from that sale of their residence to use as a down payment on the
at issue residence located at 14035 Rosedale Hwy., space 93, Bakersfield,
CA 93314. 22. Plaintiff was added to the title after the purchase 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 counterfeiting. was completed in
approximately 2020 with notice being given to the Rosedale Village main
office. As an additional requirement, with any change in ownership the
state of California requires taxes to be paid one year in advance and is a
further indication that Plaintiff believes all of the requirements for adding
his name to the title were satisfied after he paid the taxes one year in
advance on the subject home.23. Both Plaintiff and his girlfriend Patty
Steck jointly contributed to the purchase of the at issue modular home
located at space 93 with Plaintiff paying virtually two thirds (2/3) of the
price for the purchase of this modular home as shown in receipt book kept
by Patty Steck's father. And once they had paid off the financing the title
went from Patty's father to Patty following his death on or about December
26, 2014.1011121314151617189201234567B24. Previously, on or around
September 2, 2009, title with the state of California Department of Housing
and Community Development issued title to the modular home consisting
of a double wide trailer located at 14035 Rosedale Hwy. space 93,
Bakersfield, CA 93314 to Patty Steck. Plaintiff and Patty Steck continued
living in the modular home, and on or about 2020 Plaintiff and Patty Steck
executed a change in the title to place the modular home in both of their
names and gave a copy of that to the office at Rosedale Village.25.
Apparently, there were signatures omitted from the change in ownership
and title and the state of California sent the paperwork back to Plaintiff and
Patty Steck which was executed by both of them on December 2, 2020, a
copy was given to the office of this document, and they placed the
document in the mail for processing with the state of California Department
of Housing and Community Development.26., Plaintiff received a
complaint an unlawful detainer filed by Defendant Nicholas William
Feeman, hereinafter "Defendant" contending that he was the rightful owner
of the6 modular home and after Plaintiff checked the status of title
discovered that approximately 14 months after Patty Steck's death on April
24, 2022, Defendant somehow placed title intohis own name utilizing
unknown means.27. Plaintiff is informed and believe and thereon alleges
that somehow Defendant stole or forged a document of title to the at-issue
residence and submitted it to the state of California as a basis to try and
evict the real owner Plaintiff.28. Plaintiff is also informed and believes and
thereon alleges that Defendant in all likelihood stole the documents of title

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thereon alleges that Defendant in all likelihood stole the documents of title
as well as the transfer documents which were executed by Plaintiff and
Patty Steck, who was the mother of Defendant, so that the title to the
modular home is not listed in the name of Patty Steck and Plaintiff.29. But
for the fraudulent action of Defendant, Plaintiff would not have To contend
with any action by Defendant asserting ownership over the subject modular
home and would not have to file this action to prove title in his own
name.1011121314151617181920212223242526272830. Had Defendant
sought to claim some part of the ownership of the modular home based on
inheritance he would have had to file an action in the probate court
establishing a probate estate For his mother Patty Steck, in order to gain
at least a portion of lawful title to the subject property. But Defendant took
no action in this area. Since Defendant's title was a by-product of fraud,
Plaintiff was, is and has always been the sole rightful owner of said
property. 31. On the other hand, Plaintiff believes and therefore alleges
that Defendant whose appearance of title ownership was obtained by fraud
also is claiming to have title, estate, liens or interest adverse to that of
Plaintiff in the subject property.32. Plaintiff therefore seeks to quiet title
against the claims of all Defendants, which claims, if any at all, are inferior
to that of Plaintiff's over said real property.IV. SECOND CAUSE OF
ACTION- DECLARATORY RELIEF101133. Plaintiff incorporates each and
every allegation matter and thing contained in the allegations of
paragraphs 1 through 32, inclusive, as though stated verbatim
herein.121334. Plaintiff and Defendant all claim interest in said real
property adverse to each other.14151635. Thus an actual controversy has
arisen and now exists between Plaintiff and Defendant concerning their
rights in the subject property.171836. Specifically, all claim that they have
legitimate interest, including ownership and title, over the same.19202137.
Plaintiff therefore desires a judicial determination of their rights and duties
and a declaration as to their rights and duties in the subject
property.22232438. A judicial declaration as to the rights of Plaintiff in the
subject property under these circumstances is necessary to ascertain
Plaintiff's ownership and title rights over the subject property.25678V.
THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION- FRAUD38. Plaintiff incorporates each and
every allegation matter and thing contained in the allegations of
paragraphs 1 through 38, inclusive, as though stated verbatim herein. 39.
Plaintiff is informed and believes and thereon alleges that on or about June,
2023, Defendant made the following representations to the public and
specifically to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development that he was the rightful owner to a manufactured home
located at 14035 Rosedale Hwy., space 93, Bakersfield, CA 93314. 10 40.
Said representations as alleged in paragraph 39 were made in an effort to
change the legal ownership of the subject 11 12 13 14 manufactured
home to Defendant's name in an attempt to extinguish the interest of
Plaintiff the true purchaser of the home and the only way for him to make

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these assertions was to stop the registration of the home to be made in the
name of Plaintiff when in fact defendant had no right title or interest in the
home nor was he ever given the home by any of the legal owners. 41.
Plaintiff has been attempting to find out the exact language utilized by
Defendant in pursuit of legal title to the subject home but has been unable
to track the specifics down from the state of California but it is a fact that
Defendant only misrepresented to the state approximately one year after
Patty Steck's death that he was the rightful owner and title was transferred
to him. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 42. The representations
made by Defendant were in fact false. The true facts were that Defendant
was never given title to the home and the true owners of the home Plaintiff
and Patty Steck had never agreed that Defendant could have possession
nor title to the home. Further, Defendant for many years had stolen money
and personal possessions from both his mother Patty Steck as well as
Plaintiff, even resorting to physically assaulting Plaintiff when Plaintiff
caught him stealing from him and Patty's residence. 2 413567843. Plaintiff
is informed and believes and thereon alleges that defendant was able to
steal the original title to the modular home and forge his mother's signature
on the document more than a year after she had passed away.44. When
Defendant made these representations to the California Department of
Housing and Community Development, he knew them to be false and
made these representations with the intention to deceive and defraud not
only the public in general but also and more specifically the surviving
purchaser of the subject home, Plaintiff, and to induce members of the
public and specifically Plaintiff to act in reliance on those representations in
a manner hereinafter alleged, or with the expectation that they would so
act.45. The Plaintiff, at the time these representations were made by
Defendant was unaware that Plaintiff and taken these actions and was
ignorant of the falsity of defendants representations. Apparently the state
of California acting through the Department of Housing and Community
Development believe them to be true and placed title to the modular home
in the name of Defendant in reliance on the misrepresentations given by
Defendant.91011121314151617181920212223242526272846. As a
proximate result of the fraudulent conduct of Defendants, and each of
them, as herein alleged, Plaintiff has10 been forced to defend himself in an
unlawful detainer2 wrongfully brought against him by Defendant in this
action as3 well as incurring attorneys fees and costs invalidating his4
ownership of the subject real/personal property. Further,5 Plaintiff is now
on disability and should he be dispossessed6 of his property by the
wrongful and fraudulent actions of7 Defendant, Plaintiff will be homeless
and not able to8 adequately purchase or lease a like property. However,9
Defendant will have to immediately sell the property which10 Plaintiff
believes on information and believes is his soul11 reason for asserting his
ownership claim and take all money he12 can by reselling the property as
soon as possible.1347. The after mentioned conduct of Defendant was

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soon as possible.1347. The after mentioned conduct of Defendant was
an14 intentional misrepresentation, deceit, or concealment of15 material
facts known to defendant with the intention on the16 part of the defendant
of thereby depriving the Plaintiff of17property or legal rights or otherwise
causing injury, and wasdespicable conduct that subjected the Plaintiff to a
cruel andunjust hardship in conscious disregard of Plaintiff's rights,181920
so as to justify an award of exemplary and punitive damages.21
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays judgment as follows:22 AS TO THE FIRST
CAUSE OF ACTION23 24 1. That Plaintiff is the owner in fee simple of the
property more particularly described as 14035 Rosedale Hwy.25Space
#93, in the County of Kern, State of California, subject26to covenants,
conditions, restrictions, easements, rights27 and/or rights of way, if any, of
record;28 AS TO THE SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION11 For a declaration
that the transfer of title to Defendant 1 2 on or about June 30, 2023, of the
above described property by 3 4 Defendant Nicholas William Fleeman was
void generally and specifically as to Plaintiff; 5 6 7 8 9 2. For general
damages incurred to date in the sum of at least $25,000 and for each day
hereafter until judgment is rendered for Plaintiff, at the rate of $25 a day.
AS TO THE THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION 1. For general damages in the
sum of $150,000; 10 2. For special damages to correct title in the sum of
$150,000; 11 12 3. For punitive damages in an amount appropriate to
punish 13 the Defendant and deter others from engaging in similar
misconduct in an amount to be shown according to proof; 14 AS TO ALL
CAUSES OF ACTION 15 16 1. For costs of suit incurred herein; and, 17
2. For such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper.
18 19 DATED: April 25, 2024. 20 LAW OFFICES OF STEVEN

Thank you for providing the details of the complaint. Given the plaintiff's
detailed allegations, they are asking the court to recognize them as the
rightful owner based on the following causes of action: 1. **Quiet Title**:
Arguing that they have a valid claim to the property. 2. **Declaratory
Relief**: Seeking a judicial determination of ownership. 3. **Fraud**:
Alleging that you obtained the property through fraudulent means. Given
the complexity, here's a strategy to respond effectively: ### Potential
Strategies and Responses: 1. **Challenge Jurisdiction or Venue**: - If
there are any discrepancies in the jurisdiction or venue claims, you can
challenge the appropriateness of where the case is being heard. 2.
**Motion to Dismiss**: - Based on possible insufficiencies in the
allegations. However, from what you've provided, it appears the plaintiff
has outlined a detailed case, so this may be a challenge. 3.
**Counterclaims**: - Addressing false allegations, such as damages you
may have suffered due to wrongful claims or actions. 4. **Evidence of
Legitimate Ownership**: - Provide evidence to counter the plaintiff's
claims, such as legal documentation supporting the proper transfer of title.
### Drafting a Response to the Complaint: Here’s a structured response

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### Drafting a Response to the Complaint: Here’s a structured response
you can adapt: --- **[Your Name]** **[Your Address]** **[City, State, Zip
Code]** **[Email Address]** **[Phone Number]** **Case No: [Case
Number]** **[Court Name]** **[Court Address]** **[City, State, Zip Code]**
**ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT** **[Date]** **I. GENERAL
DENIAL** Defendant **[Your Name]**, answering the Complaint of Plaintiff
**Mark Edward Williams**, denies generally and specifically each and
every allegation contained therein, and denies that Plaintiff is entitled to
any relief whatsoever. **II. AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES** **First Affirmative
Defense** (Lack of Standing) Plaintiff lacks standing to bring this action.
Plaintiff has not provided sufficient evidence to support their claim of
ownership over the subject property. **Second Affirmative Defense**
(Estoppel) Plaintiff is estopped from asserting claims of ownership over the
subject property due to their prior knowledge and acknowledgment of
Defendant’s rightful ownership. **Third Affirmative Defense** (Unclean
Hands) Plaintiff’s claims are barred by the doctrine of unclean hands due
to Plaintiff's own wrongful actions regarding the subject property and the
individuals involved. **Fourth Affirmative Defense** (Fraud) Plaintiff’s
claims are premised on fraudulent actions and misrepresentations, which
invalidate their assertions regarding the ownership of the subject property.
**III. FACTUAL BACKGROUND AND SPECIFIC RESPONSES** **1.
Jurisdiction** Defendant admits that this Court has jurisdiction over the
subject property and the parties involved. **2. Venue** Defendant admits
that Kern County is the proper venue for this dispute. **3. Plaintiff’s
Ownership Claim** Defendant denies the allegations in paragraph 3 and
asserts that Plaintiff has no legal claim to the property. **4. Background
and Allegations** Defendant responds to each specific paragraph as
follows: - **Paragraph 7**: Denies the plaintiff's claims of joint ownership
and alleges a lack of evidence supporting such assertions. - **Paragraph
9**: Denies allegations of breaking in and theft and requests evidence
supporting these accusations. **IV. COUNTERCLAIMS** **First
Counterclaim** (Declaratory Judgment) Defendant seeks a declaratory
judgment affirming Defendant’s rightful ownership of the subject property
based on valid legal transfer and documentation. **Second Counterclaim**
(Quiet Title) Defendant seeks to quiet title against Plaintiff's claims and
assert rightful ownership of the property. **Third Counterclaim**
(Defamation) Plaintiff’s false allegations have damaged Defendant’s
reputation, and Defendant seeks compensation for defamation. **V.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF** WHEREFORE, Defendant prays for judgment as
follows: 1. That the Complaint be dismissed with prejudice; 2. For a
declaratory judgment confirming Defendant's rightful ownership of the
property; 3. For damages resulting from wrongful allegations, including
legal costs; 4. For any other relief the Court deems just and proper.
**Respectfully submitted,** **[Your Name]** **[Your Signature]** **[Date]**
--- ### Next Steps: 1. **Prepare Evidence**: Collect all documentation

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proving your legitimate acquisition of the property. This includes title
transfer documents, any communication with relevant authorities, and any
evidence that counters the plaintiff's claims. 2. **File with the Court**: File
your answer and any counterclaims with the court clerk. Ensure you also
serve the plaintiff with copies of your filings. 3. **Prepare for Court**:
Organize all documents and evidence for your hearing. Be prepared to
present your case clearly and factually. If you would like more specific help
with any section or further assistance on steps, please let me know.

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