QUESTION
i sued someone for defamation and i won the case by default . somehow judge overturned iy and allow defense now i have no case and mi attorn witdrew
Asked on Feb 18th, 2021 on Litigation - Florida
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supposedly she found an attorney to defend her pro bono. she had representation, then they stopped , then they decided to rep probono , aqll of this after i had won the case/ now my attorney in making it look like i have to prove the cased, and i did , and is withdrawing from the case and leaving me with a 9000 bill what can i do , why was it allowed to overturn
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Defaults are not "winning" the case. Its a win because theother person sdidn't show up. MOst judges will vacate defaults for unrepresented people if they get a lawyer and timely move to defend the case in court.
Answered on Feb 23rd, 2021 at 7:02 AM
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