Mediation

[Soggero]

Jurisdiction

Oregon

I was wondering I have a small claims case filed against me I have a date set for mediation is this mediation mandatory. As far as I am concerned there is no mediation to be had. If I was to not show up for this mediation hearing would the other party get a default judgement

 

[adjusterjack]

You'll have to look up your own small claims court rules but according to the Washington County small claims court it appears that you can decline mediation.

But I suggest you don't just not show up. If you want to decline, check with your court and find out the proper way of doing so.

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Civil - Small Claims

Note that mediation agreements do not appear as a judgment on credit reports so it might be to your advantage to give it a shot.

There is no such thing as a slam dunk in court so no matter how strong you think your case is, it might not be, and you could easily lose and get a judgment against you with all the consequences that go along with it.