hubby and i work at the same office and it is sometimes difficult to arrange time off together. there is also a 14 hour drive one way to appear at this trial. is there a better way than just making the request by mailing a letter?? It is a complete shock to us that we are being sued by this person and truly we do not believe there is any validity to this case. Thanks
2007-02-18 12:49:56 · 7 answers · asked by Doug S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
don't answer with... get a lawyer...our previous experience with a lawyer proved to be extremely unacceptable we won the case but the defendant has never made any form of restitution and now we continue to pay and pay and pay
2007-02-18 13:32:22 · update #1
You need to contact the court and ask them for a continuance. You might be able to do this over the phone, or they may require a written request. If they want a written request, you can just simply put your names and the case number with a statement that you respectfully request a continuance for the following reason: and then give the reason.
Why was the case filed 14 hours away from where you are? It's possible that it was filed in the wrong jurisdiction. I can't tell you for sure since I don't know details of why you are being sued. To find out, it might be worth a couple hundred dollars to hire a lawyer to find out if the case is in the improper jurisdiction.
2007-02-18 13:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer. If you do not know how to do even something simple like asking for a continuance, what are you going to do when the lawsuit gets rolling? Also, you may have grounds for a counter suit but until you talk to a lawyer, you will never know.
Get a lawyer.
2007-02-18 20:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your very best advice to follow thru with is get an attorney as he knows without much thought the ins and outs of the law and may ,unfortunately, find this person has a case. Definitely worth attorney fees v.s. settlement with out knowledge of the law
2007-02-18 21:37:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand, to request a continuance, please contact the court clerk's office, and see what they say. Usually when a person needs a continuance, you show up at the court for the hearing, and when roll call is done at the beginning of the day, in court, in the courtroom, when your name is called, respond, and ask then for a continuance. You will need to be prepared to explain why if asked. I wish you the best. Take care.
2007-02-18 20:59:39 · answer #4 · answered by SAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Lawyer Let him do the work.
2007-02-18 21:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by 520 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should retain an attorney to handle this type of stuff
2007-02-18 20:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by Χαλαρά 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need an attorney.
2007-02-18 20:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by cinsingl83 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋