Can the defense easily amend its answer to present a new argument to the judge?

At this point in the litigation, the defendant would have to obtain the court's approval to amend its Answer. That would not be unusual.

How do we go about getting his parents auto insurance information and may be homeowners insurance information

A police report, if made, would contain this information. If no report made, did you secure contact information from the kid? If so follow up with...

Technical issues with complaint

Your complaint limits any judgment ward. You may want to amend before the judge signs any default judgment. But, why would your attorney seek less...

What should I do to resolve this matter

The other attorney responses pretty much answer your questions. You ought to have an experienced estate attorney look at this situation. You might...

If I miss a 5 days in December, then again in February

Unless you have an employment or union contract you are not entitled to anything except what the employer is willing to give, except for those...

Is moving my funds from the title company to a bonding company my best option before I go to court to vacate a judgment ?

The title company must not release the funds to the creditor unless and until it receives a levy from an enforcement officer. Going further, why...

Do I have a case in regards to suing my previous employer for stating that I was "warned" prior to discharge?

I don't see any claim re your employer. You may appeal the U/C determination if you can show no warnings were given and no misconduct. So, unless...

In an answer, are claims made in a defense considered testimony by the defendant?

This is not "opinion" but factual material which can bind the person making the statements.

Will I recoup any of the down payment that I put down ?

You might not lose anything. It all depends on the financial aspects--amount of insurance, deductible, balance due, etc. Get the figures.

Will a claim that includes a cause of action whose date falls outside the SOL risk a time bar in a default judgment?

Lawyers call this situation one where an "affirmative" defense, i.e, the statute of limitations must be pleaded by the defendant. If the defendant...

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