HeadMongoose Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) So I'm scheduled for Mediation against Cavalry tomorrow. I'm intent on making an effort to resolve this peacefully but I don't expect Cavalry to be reasonable. I know that I don't have to agree to anything presented but if Cavalry wants to drop the case that would be fine with me!Can anyone tell me what their Mediation experiences were like? What should I expect? Edited August 28, 2012 by HeadMongoose Correcting spelling error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stStep Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 They will probably browbeat you into settling...the lawyer will waive some affidavits in your face...don't agree to anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadMongoose Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 So after appearing for Mediation once last week (turns out the court fouled up and made a clerical error) I appeared again today and found that Cavalry's attorney hired another lawyer to appear for them. He came in completely disheveled right at the last possible moment and told me they are willing to settle for 80% of the debt they are trying to collect. What a joke.I agreed to nothing and pointed out that Cavalry can't prove their case.At the end the Mediator wanted to reschedule Mediation for another time. I can make a Motion to set another Mediation date and in the meantime the court will set a trial date.Suggestions? I don't really mind a second Mediation but this experience has taught me that legal maneuverings often mean different things than I expect and their attorney gleefully suggested the next Mediation be in 60 days so I'd have a chance to answer their Interrogatories. What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoTheJDBkiller Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Stalling, most likely, they don't know what to do when someone fights. You can learn a lot in 60 days, take it. Interrogatories? So what. That won't improve their junk case. What are they going to ask you, what's your favorite color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beergoggles Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I would have just told them to bring their evidence and let the judge sort it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usagi555 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 So after appearing for Mediation once last week (turns out the court fouled up and made a clerical error) I appeared again today and found that Cavalry's attorney hired another lawyer to appear for them. He came in completely disheveled right at the last possible moment and told me they are willing to settle for 80% of the debt they are trying to collect. What a joke.I agreed to nothing and pointed out that Cavalry can't prove their case.At the end the Mediator wanted to reschedule Mediation for another time. I can make a Motion to set another Mediation date and in the meantime the court will set a trial date.Suggestions? I don't really mind a second Mediation but this experience has taught me that legal maneuverings often mean different things than I expect and their attorney gleefully suggested the next Mediation be in 60 days so I'd have a chance to answer their Interrogatories. What do you all think?"Mr Mediator, a second mediation will serve no purpose. I have had no business dealings with Cavalry and Cavalry has not provided any tangible evidence that they actually purchased the alleged debt beyond a very vague bill of sale that references nothing connected to me in any way, shape or form. It will be a waste of your time as I will not settle. I'd be perfectly content if the trial were set for tomorrow. If they want the money, they will have to get a judgment, then come enforce it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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