Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

As I mentioned earlier, you should retain and speak with a lawyer immediately to see if you can set aside the default judgment against you. A person who represents himself or herself is held to the same standards as an attorney who knows the law. LawGuru is here for volunteer attorneys to provide guidance to folks who might need it, and not for continuous venting.

We have an adversarial system of law in this country. It is not like a European civil law system where the courts are inquisitors. The only facts and law that matter in our courts are the facts and laws that each side presents to the court. Issues that are not presented for decision are not considered. When you choose not to participate in a court proceeding, the law becomes what the other side says it is.