Civil court

[Yellowfever]

State: Michigan.

I am wondering if a case starts out as the plaintiff seeking compensation, could it be turned on the plaintiff in favor of the defendant if inconsistencies are discovered

 

[Just Blue]

State: Michigan.

I am wondering if a case starts out as the plaintiff seeking compensation, could it be turned on the plaintiff in favor of the defendant if inconsistencies are discovered

Huh? Define "turned on" and "inconsistencies".

 

[quincy]

State: Michigan.

I am wondering if a case starts out as the plaintiff seeking compensation, could it be turned on the plaintiff in favor of the defendant if inconsistencies are discovered

The defendant could possibly file a counterclaim. Would you care to explain more fully what the situation is that leads to your question?

 

[Yellowfever]

Inconsistencys would be if I didnt have correct facts so I write down what I thought seemed right. Is everything documented in civil courts, do the judges take notes. Is there records of all things related to my case? What if I just said dates and now they arent adding up? Can a civil case against my neighbor turn into a criminal case against me?

 

[Yellowfever]

The defendant could possibly file a counterclaim. Would you care to explain more fully what the situation is that leads to your question?

when do they file a counterclaim? Would I know about it?

 

[quincy]

You can amend your complaint. Has the defendant been served and has the defendant filed an answer to your complaint yet?

Yes. You will know if the defendant files a counterclaim.

 

[LdiJ]

when do they file a counterclaim? Would I know about it?

Yes, you would know about it, they would have to serve you with the counter claim.

It is unlikely that a civil case could turn into a criminal case, but you have given no details of the situation, despite being asked, therefore no one can give you a valid answer to that question.

 

[quincy]

What do you see as “criminal?”

 

[Yellowfever]

Alot of questions I cant keep up. If I exaggerated in writing the damage and the pics dont match at all, not even close, but the defendant did not say anything about it, can they decide to? Can I be charged as a criminal if I am awarded what I said my damages were?

 

[Just Blue]

Alot of questions I cant keep up. If I exaggerated in writing the damage and the pics dont match at all, not even close, but the defendant did not say anything about it, can they decide to? Can I be charged as a criminal if I am awarded what I said my damages were?

Damages to what??? What is the basic situation and please try to be cogent. Thanks...

 

[LdiJ]

Alot of questions I cant keep up. If I exaggerated in writing the damage and the pics dont match at all, not even close, but the defendant did not say anything about it, can they decide to? Can I be charged as a criminal if I am awarded what I said my damages were?

There are two options for you here. Tell us what happened so you can get a valid answer, or stop posting here and consult a local attorney. At this point I am thinking that you need to consult a local attorney.

 

[Yellowfever]

Ok

There are two options for you here. Tell us what happened so you can get a valid answer, or stop posting here and consult a local attorney. At this point I am thinking that you need to consult a local attorney.

Ok thank you

 

[quincy]

Here is a link to the State Bar of Michigan, Legal and Law Related Programs by County:

https://lrs.michbar.org

 

[Yellowfever]

Here is a link to the State Bar of Michigan, Legal and Law Related Programs by County:

https://lrs.michbar.org

Tahnk you

 

[quincy]

Tahnk you

You’re welcome, Yellowfever. I appreciate the “tahnks.”

Good luck with your legal action.