souledout777
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? MN
Hi, I just had a small claims court date with ex-landlord yesterday and absolutely feel that we were not fairly given opportunity to defend ourselves or answer her claims.
My question is.... you are supposed to represent yourself, right? When we were called up front, she brought her boyfriend with her, and he has NOTHING to do with this claim...does not own the home, is not listed on the suit...nothing. So he is up front, holding all of the documents, ready to completely do all the talking. THe judge said "ANd who is this?" and landlord says, "He is a witness who saw conversations and things I am talking about."
The judge allowed him to remain sitting up front with her the entire time, and he basically told her what to say, what to do, what to hand the judge... is this right? FOr all the judge knew, he could have been an attorney....
Thanks!
Hi, I just had a small claims court date with ex-landlord yesterday and absolutely feel that we were not fairly given opportunity to defend ourselves or answer her claims.
My question is.... you are supposed to represent yourself, right? When we were called up front, she brought her boyfriend with her, and he has NOTHING to do with this claim...does not own the home, is not listed on the suit...nothing. So he is up front, holding all of the documents, ready to completely do all the talking. THe judge said "ANd who is this?" and landlord says, "He is a witness who saw conversations and things I am talking about."
The judge allowed him to remain sitting up front with her the entire time, and he basically told her what to say, what to do, what to hand the judge... is this right? FOr all the judge knew, he could have been an attorney....
Thanks!