Raikoud4
New Member
- Jurisdiction
- Texas
I was sued by a former apartment complex for breaking a lease. I broke lease to go home and help my mother care for my father diagnosed with cancer. The date of default was March 1, 2013. It was a Friday. I moved out that day. Plaintiff filed March 2, 2017. I filed a Motion to Dismiss/Non-Suit. I also filed an general answer. My affirmative defense was SOL. First hearing was October.
Judge decided to continue until November 21st due to neither side having any citations.
I am unable to afford an attorney and was getting guidance from an online attorney. I am severely disabled with anxiety, panic attacks, spinal stenosis, and a brain tumor.
Yesterday was the second hearing and the judge asked the plaintiff to remind him why we were there. The plaintiff presented his information and citations. The judge asked me if I had anything to say before he signs the judgement. I froze and my anxiety got the best of me. I literally froze. I did not cite anything regarding mitigation of damages, etc. I had everything in front of me. I froze. I have symptoms from my brain tumor. Sometimes everything will just stop if I am overwhelmed. I cannot funtion in that moment and I will get flooded with anxiety and lead into a full blown panic attack. My mother was with me. I could not speak. She explained my situation, my health situation, and all I am dealing with. The judge said, "I have to side with the plaintiff. My question is, is there anything I can do. Can I appeal? Can I file a form to waive the bond required to appeal during to being low income? For these hearings, I already filed a form for that already. I just want to know if I can appeal with legal aid. This all seems very unfair to me. I was trying to represent myself and doing all I can and have no assets whatsoever, no money in my bank acct., nothing except child support and ssi. I want to fight this. It is not right.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Judge decided to continue until November 21st due to neither side having any citations.
I am unable to afford an attorney and was getting guidance from an online attorney. I am severely disabled with anxiety, panic attacks, spinal stenosis, and a brain tumor.
Yesterday was the second hearing and the judge asked the plaintiff to remind him why we were there. The plaintiff presented his information and citations. The judge asked me if I had anything to say before he signs the judgement. I froze and my anxiety got the best of me. I literally froze. I did not cite anything regarding mitigation of damages, etc. I had everything in front of me. I froze. I have symptoms from my brain tumor. Sometimes everything will just stop if I am overwhelmed. I cannot funtion in that moment and I will get flooded with anxiety and lead into a full blown panic attack. My mother was with me. I could not speak. She explained my situation, my health situation, and all I am dealing with. The judge said, "I have to side with the plaintiff. My question is, is there anything I can do. Can I appeal? Can I file a form to waive the bond required to appeal during to being low income? For these hearings, I already filed a form for that already. I just want to know if I can appeal with legal aid. This all seems very unfair to me. I was trying to represent myself and doing all I can and have no assets whatsoever, no money in my bank acct., nothing except child support and ssi. I want to fight this. It is not right.
Any advice greatly appreciated.