I once went to civil court over a matter. I found an attorney I could confer with while pursuing the matter.
It took hours of time, but it things like this usually get hashed out in mediation and the plaintiff wins a few buck’s worth of ‘walk-away’ money. I think I spent < $500.
One trick: allege that some things are missing.
Nobody wants to go to court; a good threat is usually enough.
It has to be a genuine, scorched-the-earth threat though, not a bluff.
And smile. Always. I decided before court, in dealing with everybody that I would be the nicest son-of-a bitch they ever met. I think I enjoyed it, looking back.
“One trick: allege that some things are missing.”
You call that a trick?
It’s a LIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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