I am taking a car company to court and I have every last bit of evidence, but I need help on how to present it.
2007-08-18 12:41:45 · 6 answers · asked by Nelly 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Put it all together in chronological order. Starting with the purchase or repair, and then go from there in the order event happened. If you do that you will be in sync with the Judge who is going to ask questions as to how things happened and progressed. Good luck, you will do fine.
2007-08-18 13:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by D squared 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawyers are generally not allowed in small claims courts -- so you probably won't be facing an attorney on the other side.
There are two things you're going to need to argue -- the relevant facts and the applicable law. If it's a contract dispute, the applicable law is pretty much the terms of the contract. If it's a warranty dispute, then it's either the terms of the warranty or whatever state law would apply.
Sit down before the hearing and write out an outline for yourself -- what points you need to make to prove your case -- and what evidence you have that supports each of your points. Get it organized so you can find each document when you need to find it.
Stay calm. If you don't understand something that you are being asked by the court, ask the judge (or magistrate) to please explain it to you. Don't get rattled. Don't get emotional.
Good luck.
2007-08-18 13:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Organize the information in the form of an outline, bullet points, or whatever works best for you. Present it in such a way that it flows...as if you were simply telling a story. Bring any documentation that you may have, because those will be valuable pieces of evidence to support your position. Also feel free to bring others who could act as "witnesses" to support your stance.
2007-08-18 14:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by coolshades 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well do alot of research get all of your ducks in order & tell your story!. thats what my wife and I did and won against a lawyer in a small claims case involving a landlord withholding our deposit ! The lawyer was floored and that was great cause he was a wise a## you will do fine, just be prepared.
2007-08-18 13:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by hairybear44820 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea but you could hire a Lawyer to help you and they would be there in court for you too in case you get nervous. Or at least seek legal counsel at any lawyers office. Usually they don't charge for that
2007-08-18 12:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by BumbleBee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell your story from beginning to end, and dont leave out any concrete evidence. Present everything.
watch those court tv shows. you'd be surprised how much one learns about the law and cases from those shows.
2007-08-18 13:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by Agent 99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋