I have a law sued now how can I defend my self in court

You may be the person who received a 10 day letter. You do not want to have judgment entered against you. It would be lien against your house. GO...

Do I have grounds for a class action lawsuit

We are not supposed to solicit business for ourselves. I do not know Eric Lechtzin who answered your question, but he lists himself as a class...

Do I have a case

Part of how this should be handled has to do with who is at fault. You did not give a factual description of how the accident happened.

Is there a penalty for losing a counter suit?

I would need a lot more facts. I.e. the facts underlying the lawsuit and why it is frivolous and what the counterclaim is about.

Can I sue for the value of my belongings?

If you did not approve leaving the ring in the car, you can sue her and you would probably win.

My car just got totaled because of hail damage only. The insurance co. is giving me a check for the total cost of the car.

I agree with the two other attorneys who have thus far answered your question.

What happens if I, the plaintiff purposely fail to appear at my small claims court hearing?

You definitely should appear at the small claims hearing and try to win the case. If you have a good case you should be more optimistic. In Phila...

I agree with Matthew Solomon whose name indicates he is a wise person. Did you own a car with insurance? If so, that policy may or may not cover...

Where is the company located? I wonder if it is really going out of business. How much money is involved? If it is $20., you should probably write...

Can I resolve a settlement amount as well as how my ex-husband is going to pay at a semi-protracted hearing?

I hope you have a lawyer representing you at the hearing. If you get a lien you can file a Writ of Execution and have the Sheriff sell the property.