brokenlull
New Member
Recently me and my friend took a trip to Europe, where I put the hotel room and airline tickets on my credit card. After returning from the trip, he refuses to pay me his share of the cost. I have filed my case in small claims court, and my hearing is scheduled later this month.
My friend's father happens to be a lawyer. Today I recieved in the mail a letter from his office- an "Appearance and Notice of Appearance", where his dad (the attorney) states that he is filing his appearance on behalf of the defendant (my friend, who I am suing).
This statement seems to contradict the policy of my local court of not allowing an attorney to represent anybody in small claims court. To me, the only way he could use an attorney is if he moved the case to a higher court. Therefore, I believe this letter is nothing more than an intimidation tactic aimed at me.
Does anyone share the same opinion?Could someone help me out with this?
My friend's father happens to be a lawyer. Today I recieved in the mail a letter from his office- an "Appearance and Notice of Appearance", where his dad (the attorney) states that he is filing his appearance on behalf of the defendant (my friend, who I am suing).
This statement seems to contradict the policy of my local court of not allowing an attorney to represent anybody in small claims court. To me, the only way he could use an attorney is if he moved the case to a higher court. Therefore, I believe this letter is nothing more than an intimidation tactic aimed at me.
Does anyone share the same opinion?Could someone help me out with this?