... specifically in a civil case , like discrimination ? and what will it cost them ?
2007-10-04 11:22:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, but it is almost guaranteed you will lose. You have to know all of the legal procedures in order to follow them. No one from the court will walk you through the process. Filing fees and court reporter fees may amount to a few hundred dollars.
2007-10-04 11:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can represent yourself, but it will greatly reduce your chances of winning. (Sorry to say...but there is a reason it takes like 8 years to be a lawyer.)
It shouldn't cost you anything aside from the costs of filing certain materials in court, copying and binding your motion briefs, costs of court reporters for examinations for discovery, expert reports and witnesses, costs of getting subpeonas issued and served and the costs of serving opposing parties with materials. (See, when you get a bill from a lawyer and think it is outrageous, take the time to look...the fee part is the only thing he gets...the rest he has already spent in preparing for your case.)
Oh...and if you bring the action and lose you may be assessed costs to the other party for bringing a frivolous action.
2007-10-04 11:48:38 · answer #2 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
The legal term is "pro se"
It wouldn't cost anything to defend yourself. If you wanted to file the suit, the court costs will vary, you would have to contact the clerk or courts in the jurisdiction.
If you are sucessful in your case, the judge could order court costs to be paid by the other side.
2007-10-04 11:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible. Routine and sometimes required in Small Claims cases.
Discrimination is far too complex, and the other side will certainly have an atttorney who wil have you for lunch. You might save paying your own attorney money but surely end up paying for the other side's legal costs.
They say "he who represents himself has a fool for a client" for a reason.
Get a lawyer.
2007-10-04 11:45:23 · answer #4 · answered by Barry C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have the right to represent yourself in any type of legal proceeding. It should not cost you a dime to represent yourself in court.
2007-10-04 11:32:15 · answer #5 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is your right to have an attonery, but if you don't want to have an attonery, you don't have to.
2007-10-04 11:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by bluepinguino30 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋