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What exactly happens at a Pre-Trial?

I am being sued by a man who I bought a suv off of, it's a long story but I found out 6 months into the ordeal that he had a loan on the vehicle and didn't have clear title. The suv was broken from the day I got it and I eventually made him take it back because I didn't feel safe driving in it with my children and I wasn't about to pay almost $16 grand for a broken suv. Anyway, I have a Pre-trial in Jan. I was wondering what exactly happens at a Pre-trial? I have an attorney, but the Plaintiff doesn't. I would ask my attorney but I am always too busy at work to call him. The plaintiff is representing himself so how will a pre-trial work in that situation?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    This is where everything is worked out, so everyone is ready when they actualy get to court. Evidence that is going to be used is shown during pre-trial.

    If he doesn't have a lawyer lol, you can pretty much assume you will win lol.

  • 1 decade ago

    A pre-trial refers to ANY hearing prior to the actual trial. Without knowing DETAILS of the case, we can't say exactly what will be covered. Normally this is when motions regarding what can and can't be presented at the actual trial are considered.

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