If I’m a pro se defendant in a civil case, when I respond to the plaintiff’s attorney’s letters is responding by fax an acceptable form of communication to the court?
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If I’m a pro se defendant in a civil case, when I respond to the plaintiff’s attorney’s letters is responding by fax an acceptable form of communication to the court?
What about email or is standard US mail the only official, legal way to communicate with the plaintiff’s attorney? The case is regarding my deceased mother’s estate. Plaintiff’s attorney’s letters are sent US mail.
Asked on April 1, 2014 under Estate Planning, West Virginia
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You can respond to the attorney's letters by fax, e-mail or regular first class mail.
If you need to file documents with the court, check with the court to see if it allows electronic filing. Many courts now allow electronic filing.
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