I filed a claim in Magistrate court for money owed to me, the defendant filed a counter claim including personal items.

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   David Merbaum

   Alpharetta Construction / Development Lawyer

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   Answered April 22, 2011 18:17. The reason it was sent to superior court is because eitehr the counterclaim exceeded the amount allowed in Mag Ct or the claim was outside what the Mag court could do. I do suggest that you answer the counterclaim and asset whatever affirmative defenses you need to assert. I do not suggest letting a pleading go unresponded to, especially under GA law which differs from other jurisdictions

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   Pamela Koslyn

   Los Angeles Business Attorney

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   Answered April 22, 2011 13:22. You don't need to file a counterclaim if you filed a claim in the first place. As for the answer, you can either hire a lawyer, or buy a good "how to" guide about your state's Magistrate courts to help you.

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