Somone sued me over a horse, I was not able to go to court. Can the judgement be reversed?

Question

I sold a horse, ($800) and told them he limped and I did not know what was wrong with him. They wound up suing me for vet bills and the cost of the horse ($1800 total). I did not get notification (I did not recive mail at the address they had). Is there a way to refile? I am broke, can't pay my bills and I am saving up for just heat this winter and YES I go to WORK, but I cannot afford an atty. Any help ideas available?

Answer 1

You were sued re: a horse, of course, of course
And buyers develop remorse of course
And sue the source who sold the horse and win when Court's misled.

The person's remorse about the horse
Is something that you can appeal, of course
The judgment's not something to enforce
Improper service should be pled.

Plaintiffs are sloppy in serving complaints; defendants don't get the word
Your appeal's success rests on due process...denied notice, denied right to be heard.

You were sued re: a horse, of course, of course
Unless you appeal the court will enforce
Its errant judgment re: the horse

So talk to the court: "No service" should be pled!

Answer 2

If it was not too long ago, you can file a motion to remove the default and have a hearing. Lack of notice is a justification for the motion, unless you deliberately hid a new address from everyone.

There will probably be no fee, but you will have to send a copy to the lawyer for the plaintiff (or the plaintiff is there was no lawyer) and the court will schedule a hearing you will have to go to.

Answer 3

You can contact the legal aid society in your area, see the yellow pages.

most likely your only claim on appeal will be that you were never properly served.

of course your counterpart will be free to re-file if the ruling is vacated so you might be putting off the inevitable. the attorney will be able to advise.

Answer 4

You can sue them back in small claims court claiming that they did not serve you properly.