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Help with Pro Per ANSWER to a Complaint - Breach of Contract

Re: Using Form PLD-C-010 - Superior Court of California - County of Los Angeles

2. (Page 2 of the ANSWER, #4) If the Plaintiff did not offer me Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) prior to filing his lawsuit, can I use the Affirmative Defense � �Failure to Pursue Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Plaintiff or the person or entity that assigned the claim to plaintiff failed to request alternative dispute resolution (�ADR�), such as arbitration or mediation, which are required before filing this lawsuit?�

***IF I use the ADR Affirmative Defense, do I need to file a Petition to Compel Arbitration as well? What form # is this?

3. (Page 2 of the ANSWER, #4) � Is it necessary to add Attachment 4 to the ANSWER if I am not using any other Affirmative Defense listed?


Asked on 8/21/08, 8:15 pm

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Help with Pro Per ANSWER to a Complaint - Breach of Contract

First of all, why are you in pro per? Who is suing you, why, and what is your defense? How many lawyers have you contacted?

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Answered on 8/21/08, 9:14 pm


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