What to do if defendant has not responded to my request within the time allotted?
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What to do if defendant has not responded to my request within the time allotted?
Small Claims; no resolution in mediation; trial date set. At the pre-trial hearing, the paper given to us states the following: “Parties instructed that they must permit inspection after notice or furnish copies to opposite parties within 10 days. X_Witnesses’ names and addresses X_Documents and things to be used I, (the plaintiff) have filed copies with the court and with the defendant’s attorney (hand delivered) within 8 days”. It has been 16 days since the hearing and I have received nothing from the defendant’s attorney. What can I do? Are they in violation of anything?
Asked on October 20, 2011 under Business Law, Florida
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You can file a motion to compel further responses. You can also request sanctions (court-imposed fines) in your motion to compel. The Small Claims Court advisor can assist you in writing your motion to compel.
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