- Jurisdiction
- Missouri
My auto was involved in an accident. The defendant admitted to damages. Her insurance tried to low ball me and offered an amount that was way under the value of my auto. I went to small claims court and presented material that showed the value of my auto was higher than what the insurance company was offering. I was awarded $5000 plus court costs. The insurance company for the defendant appealed the case. Now it goes to civil court against the insurance company's attorney.
My question here is what am I missing? Do I still have the opportunity to discuss my situation with the judge being in civil court? Do I have to file certain documents in order to admit evidence to the court? Certain rules of evidence that need to be followed? I have a feeling that I am going to be blind sided here.
The money difference from what the offered value of the car versus what I was awarded doesn't justify my hiring an attorney. I think I have enough documentation that back up my reasoning for the increased value. I'm just concerned that I will not be able to present it.
Any help would be appreciated.
My question here is what am I missing? Do I still have the opportunity to discuss my situation with the judge being in civil court? Do I have to file certain documents in order to admit evidence to the court? Certain rules of evidence that need to be followed? I have a feeling that I am going to be blind sided here.
The money difference from what the offered value of the car versus what I was awarded doesn't justify my hiring an attorney. I think I have enough documentation that back up my reasoning for the increased value. I'm just concerned that I will not be able to present it.
Any help would be appreciated.