Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts
This past year I sued a relative for a debt of $2000. This January he and I went before a mediator who was unable to assist. Because of this the relative and I went on before a judge. As the plaintiff I was unable to verbalize the situation to the judge. The defendant however was free to speak at will. In my opinion this was unfair due process; I feel that my rights were violated. My question is as follows. Why was I, the individual who asked for the hearing / the individual suing, not allowed to speak to court, to the judge?
2 Answers from Attorneys
There is not enough information to provide you with an informed answer. Frankly, I don't think it is possible to give you an answer to a question like this. You have no right to appeal from small claims.
That makes no sense -- as the Plaintiff, of course you should have been able to speak. If this was in small claims court, then you knowingly give up your right to an appeal when you go to small claims. If you were in fact awarded $0, this is the end of the road unless your relative decides to pay you willingly. If the outcome was something else (continuance, etc) then maybe you still have a chance.
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