birdsmom Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I filed my answer to summons yesterday and have to represent myself pro se in my case due to financial reasons. I researched for 3 weeks straight and felt confident in my answer and planned on starting the discovery process next.Clerk told me that a hearing date regarding the issue (Summons was from attorney representing JDB) would not be automatic and that I had to request a hearing date. Clerk also stated "I've never seen anybody other than an attorney request a hearing date" and implied I was wrong in doing so.Perhaps I didn't reserach enough but I was under the assumption that once I filed my answer, I would be notified of a trial date by their office. Clerk stated that is wrong; if I want a trial, I have to request it.So clerk handed me a sheet to fill out titled "request for civil hearing date".It states:"The undersigned hereby requests a hearing on:( ) Plaintiff's Motion for _________________( ) Defendant's Motion for ______________ It then asks how much time the non-jury trial or hearing will require Clerk said to fill that out and she wold submit to judge who would then notify me of trial date. Because she acted like I was crazy for thinking I would get a hearing, I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing here. This was filed in state court of GA. Clerk also stated I'm "lucky" I was even told that I needed to request a hearing because normally, they don't tell people that. Any suggestions would be appreciated on how to proceed. I would also like suggestions on how to correctly fill out the above form as I wasn't expecting to have to do this. Once I submit this form, if I do, should I then file discovery? Thanks so much for taking the time to read my comment and I appreciate any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsmom Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Please disregard; I called today and after speaking to several people was told this was incorrect information. It is up to the plaintiff to respond and I will be notified of hearing date or settlement offer. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSe_Heidi Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I'm no expert, but the clerk was kinda sorta right. Each party is responsible for scheduling hearings on their own MOTIONS. It sounds like you filed an ANSWER. As I understand typical procedure, the ball is back in Plaintiffs court, so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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