I was served with a credit card lawsuit have 20 days to reply or answer?

Note that your contract with the plaintiff may include a waiver of the right to a jury trial. In fact, I would be surprised if it does not (but...

What happens if one party doesn't go to mediation or the status hearing for timesharing?

If they were ordered to go to mediation they can be subject to sanctions. But someone needs to make a motion and set it for hearing for that to...

Is this enough for preserving the error for appeal?

As others have pointed out, you really should get counsel. You are on the back foot already and each loss is going to make it harder, and more...

How to request evidence/documents?

You need to look at the rules of your forum. Plan to spend a good amount of time reading them twice, and then going back to review the sections...

How do i appeal a report from magistrate to the judge?

This is not an "appeal." If you are in state court see rule 1.490 re filing exceptions.

Does the appeals court take relatively more time to announce its decision?

As my colleagues stated, it is impossible to predict how long it will take.

My dog got out of my closed, locked fence and bit another dog...?

I agree with my colleagues. Contact your insurer if you have one. Document any injuries to your dog. If someone was a witness your insurer might...

Trial hearing means the same than trial?

In context, they may be referring to the trial, but it is hard to say without the context. It may be a hearing to schedule a trial. "Motion...

False representation of being served

You should at least consult with a lawyer. If they know where to find you for service or are sufficiently motivated to find you, you may want to...

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