Small claims are filed to resolve disputes without a lawyer. The amount claimed (including the value of property) must be $10,000 or less. If you are claiming money and property worth more than $10,000, you cannot file a Small Claim. Go to Civil or see a lawyer for advice.
Full Answer
In preparing a written Answer to the Complaint, certain information must be included so that your Answer will be properly recorded when it is received. Write this information the same way as it appears on the Complaint. You must include: 1. Name of the Court and County 2. Name and address of the person who sued you (Plaintiff) 3.
Small claims are filed to resolve disputes without a lawyer. The amount claimed (including the value of property) must be $10,000 or less. If you are claiming money and property worth more than $10,000, you cannot file a Small Claim. Go to Civil or see a lawyer for advice. Claims for more than $750 and up to $10,000 can be filed in either Small Claims or Civil court.
Application required, available at the Oregon State Bar’s ‘Hiring a Lawyer’ page. 503.684.3763 or 1.800.452.7636. If you do not qualify for Legal Aid, you may be able to obtain help at a non-profit law firm. Answers to common family law questions are also available at the Oregon Law Help page and the Oregon State Bar’s Family Law ...
Application Process. If you would like to apply for court appointed attorney you will need to complete an Affidavit of Eligibility. If you are out of custody, you may apply in person at the Indigent Defense window located at 1120 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204 on the 3rd floor of the Justice Center. If you are in custody, you will be assigned ...
Persons who are charged with a crime and who cannot afford to hire an attorney may request the court appoint an attorney at state expense. In addition, a court appointed attorney may be requested in a juvenile dependency (abuse or neglect), termination of parental rights, or juvenile delinquency proceeding
If you would like to apply for court appointed attorney you will need to complete an Affidavit of Eligibility. If you are out of custody, you may apply in person at the Indigent Defense window located at 1120 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204 on the 3rd floor of the Justice Center.
Under Oregon law, a defendant may set out asmany counterclaims as it has against a plaintiff, both in law and equity.
If the court grants a motion for a more definite statement, the defendant must serve its response within ten daysafter service of the amended complaint (Or. R. Civ. P. 15(C)).
If the allegations in a complaint are so indefinite or uncertain that the precise nature of the charge is not apparent,the defendant may move for a more definite statement (Or. R. Civ. P. 21(D)).
An answer must contain a prayer for relief, which is a concise statement of all relief requested in the answer (Or. R.Civ. P. 18). If the body of the answer only contains admissions, denials, and affirmative defenses, then the prayertypically provides as follows:
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Power of attorney forms are not filed with the court. You may be able to record it. Check with the Multnomah County recorder’s office. Power of Attorney forms simply show that one person has authorized another person to take actions or make decisions that would otherwise belong to the first person. Often the decision-making is about a child but it can involve other issues. It is a good idea to consult a lawyer before signing any Power Of Attorney. The court does not have Power of Attorney forms.
Also, judges are very rarely allowed to hear about a case when only one party is present. In almost all situations, notice of anything to do with a case must go to all parties.
The Petition, notice, and a blank objection form must be served. Service must be done by someone who is not a party to the case, is at least 18 years old, and lives in the same state as the person being served.
If you cannot clearly explain your understanding of the steps required to complete a probate case, you may be required to retain a lawyer or be removed as fiduciary. Some probate matters are simpler and may be done without a lawyer. For example, a Small Estate Affidavit or applying to be a guardian of a child can sometimes be done without an ...
As with all court matters, the answer to this question depends on the work load of the court. Most orders or judgments are reviewed and signed within a week. Some matters may be signed more quickly if there is an emergency.
Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration are issued by the court, once the court has appointed you the Personal Representative of the estate. These documents authorize you to handle the claims, releases, transfers, and other issues in the estate.
Guardian – a fiduciary who is appointed to protect and care for the health and well-being of an incapacitated person, or a minor child. Heirs - persons who are related to the decedent, and would inherit the estate under the laws of intestacy. Intestate – where a person has died without a will.