onefrostykat
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What is the name of your state? AL
Still need civil pre-trial help in AL . I posted this in the Civil portion of the forum, but nobody ever responded...so here goes.
I won a Judgment for $1660 in small claims (actual damages were over $5K, but I didn't want/couldn't afford to hire a lawyer so I went Pro Se and won). Defendant had an attorney even though it was small claims. Anyway, I won...then his lawyer files a Motion to Reconsider...which was denied.
Now, they have filed an appeal for civil court. It is for 6/25/08.
Can somebody advise me of the following?
Is it just plain foolish to not have an attorney in civil court? I have very little money as I am 63, 100% disabled from VietNam service and living on a fixed income. I realize it is smart to have one so I don't get destroyed by procedure and flamboyance, but it seems crazy to spend thousands I don't have to win a judgment of a few thousand (if that) that I may never collect on. Collecting on the Judgment might cost as well.
Do I need to show opposing counsel copies of all materials that I will place as evidence in court? Do I have to submit this material along with a list of expert witnesses I will have in court? This should be given to them prior to court, right?
Are there any pro bono services available to a person in my position?
Thanks for your help and advice.
Still need civil pre-trial help in AL . I posted this in the Civil portion of the forum, but nobody ever responded...so here goes.
I won a Judgment for $1660 in small claims (actual damages were over $5K, but I didn't want/couldn't afford to hire a lawyer so I went Pro Se and won). Defendant had an attorney even though it was small claims. Anyway, I won...then his lawyer files a Motion to Reconsider...which was denied.
Now, they have filed an appeal for civil court. It is for 6/25/08.
Can somebody advise me of the following?
Is it just plain foolish to not have an attorney in civil court? I have very little money as I am 63, 100% disabled from VietNam service and living on a fixed income. I realize it is smart to have one so I don't get destroyed by procedure and flamboyance, but it seems crazy to spend thousands I don't have to win a judgment of a few thousand (if that) that I may never collect on. Collecting on the Judgment might cost as well.
Do I need to show opposing counsel copies of all materials that I will place as evidence in court? Do I have to submit this material along with a list of expert witnesses I will have in court? This should be given to them prior to court, right?
Are there any pro bono services available to a person in my position?
Thanks for your help and advice.