Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Missouri

I sued my previous landlord for $1400 in small claims court. She countersued me for $10000 in unpaid rent, putting us in associate court. I have been advised that her suit is baseless, because she didn't tell us the house had failed a municipal inspection before I moved in, and failed two more during the month I lived there. I am strongly considering representing myself. I received notice that the first step in the case will be a "hearing". I called the court and they said it is a "call docket". I can't find much information online about what a "call docket" is. What should I expect? What are my options at this hearing? The case is in St. Louis County Missouri associate court.


Asked on 11/02/09, 2:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

A call docket is a short hearing wherein the court will look to see if there has been service upon the parties, and if there are any issues that can be resolved by agreement. The court will then set another hearing, as a status conference, pretrial hearing or a trial. It does not appear that possession is an issue (meaning you no longer live there) so the case does not have to go straight to trial. Given that you are looking at potential $10,000 judgment against you, you may wish to have an attorney examine your case, before deciding to go Pro Se. Many attorneys offer a free initial consultation.

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Answered on 11/09/09, 12:57 pm


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