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How to Represent Yourself in a Civil Case

This brochure explains how to represent yourself in a civil lawsuit.

How to File an Answer to a Complaint

If someone files a lawsuit against you, you must file a written response to the lawsuit within 28 days of when you got the court papers. A written response to a lawsuit is called an Answer. This packet tells how to prepare your Answer. The packet also has a fill-in-the-blank Answer that you can fill out and file with the court.

How to Ask the Court for More Time

If you cannot go to a hearing because of a scheduling conflict, you can ask the judge to reschedule the hearing. This is called a continuance. The packet has a fill-in-the-blank motion for you to fill out and file with the court. The packet also explains how to fill out the motion. Please keep in mind that there is no guarantee that the hearing time will be changed.

How to Dismiss a Lawsuit You Filed

You may want to dismiss a lawsuit you filed. The packet has a fill-in-the-blank document for you to fill out and file with the court. The packet also explains how to fill out the document.

Small Claims Court: A Citizen’s Guide

This brochure from the Ohio Judicial Conference has information for those who plan to sue someone in small claims court or who are parties to a case in small claims court.