Long story short: I have been attempting to sue my landlord for quite some time. I believe I have a very strong case.
She has postponed the court dates twice. Last Tuesday I was to be in court at 3pm. It is a two hour drive for me and there was an accident. I sat there and watched the time creep past 3pm. I did not have a cell phone and the court house closed at 4pm. The next day, the court house was closed for St. Patrick's Day.
She counter-sued me for the same amount I was suing her for.
I got a notice today that she was granted a judgment for $1200, plus $40 in court fees.
There's minimal guidance available to me as to how to proceed from here. I believe if given one chance to see a judge, I will win my case.
I am unclear as to whether or not I will be able to get my case heard after missing the court date. Can file an Appeal or if I am required to file a Notice to Vacate?
It appears to me that an Appeal, if an option, is the best one because I will get to have my case heard. But because I didn't show up am I required to file a Notice to Vacate and will it benefit me in to do so if given the option to appeal?
She has postponed the court dates twice. Last Tuesday I was to be in court at 3pm. It is a two hour drive for me and there was an accident. I sat there and watched the time creep past 3pm. I did not have a cell phone and the court house closed at 4pm. The next day, the court house was closed for St. Patrick's Day.
She counter-sued me for the same amount I was suing her for.
I got a notice today that she was granted a judgment for $1200, plus $40 in court fees.
There's minimal guidance available to me as to how to proceed from here. I believe if given one chance to see a judge, I will win my case.
I am unclear as to whether or not I will be able to get my case heard after missing the court date. Can file an Appeal or if I am required to file a Notice to Vacate?
It appears to me that an Appeal, if an option, is the best one because I will get to have my case heard. But because I didn't show up am I required to file a Notice to Vacate and will it benefit me in to do so if given the option to appeal?
