Need Preliminary Conference Advice
Date: Sat, 05/15/2010 - 07:47
I received a summons for a credit debt in May 2009. I contacted the attorney for the creditor, worked out a settlement, and paid the settlement. The attorney advised that they would contact the court. I also submitted an answer to court advising that the matter had been settled. I have two letters from the attorney, one advising of the settlement agreement and that they would notify the court and another advising that the matter has been settled.
Yesterday, May 14, 2010 I received a notice from the court for a Preliminary Conference. It advises that if the matter has been settled to submit a Stipulation of Discontinuance. I have researched the form, and have obtained a copy. It appears that I need an attorney to sign it for me? Is this correct? Also, the form must be signed by both parties attorneys.
I have left a message for the law firm. No answer as of yet.
I am preparing to show up in court with my letters from the attorneys office along with the carbon copy of the bank check that was sent to them and the certified mail receipts.
Do I need an attorney? Is there anything else that I should be doing?
Thanks in advance.
Yesterday, May 14, 2010 I received a notice from the court for a Preliminary Conference. It advises that if the matter has been settled to submit a Stipulation of Discontinuance. I have researched the form, and have obtained a copy. It appears that I need an attorney to sign it for me? Is this correct? Also, the form must be signed by both parties attorneys.
I have left a message for the law firm. No answer as of yet.
I am preparing to show up in court with my letters from the attorneys office along with the carbon copy of the bank check that was sent to them and the certified mail receipts.
Do I need an attorney? Is there anything else that I should be doing?
Thanks in advance.
You should always have an attorney if at all possible. But, in
You should always have an attorney if at all possible. But, in this day and age some people simply can't afford it. You CAN do it on your own, it is called Pro Se. It seems as you have a good handle on this. Go to court and explain what you just did to us and show your paperwork.
Hm. Also take proof of the payment you have already made, just
Hm. Also take proof of the payment you have already made, just to stay on the safe side!