Affording an attorney might not be possible for everyone. But it should not stop you from representing yourself competently in court. Our 'Oregon Lawsuit Answer Forms' package is a complete guide with easy to use forms and templates. It will show you how to file a response to a lawsuit in Oregon Circuit Court without an attorney!
Lawsuit Answer Forms and Guides
While no legal guide can cover every possible scenario, our Oregon Lawsuit Answer Guide covers all the major aspects of filing an answer to a civil lawsuit in Oregon, broken down into 10 concise, easy to understand modules, specifically designed to be used by anyone, regardless of their legal knowledge.
The Oregon Lawsuit Answer Guide contains over 15 separate forms, samples and templates for the most common legal documents you will need when filing a response to a lawsuit (see below for more details):
Each separate form includes:
- A fully editable MS Word template for drafting your legal form.
- A PDF version of the blank form that you can fill out by hand if you do not want to use the MS Word version of the form.
- Samples of completely filled out forms.
- Extra pleading pages in case you need more space when using the hand-fill forms.
This guide includes ALL of the following as 100% digital files, available for download immediately after purchase. No shipping is required (an email will be sent to you with a download link and you must have the ability to open MS Word and PDF files to use these forms and guides ).
Module 1: Intro to Civil Litigation in Oregon
Learn the basics of how a lawsuit proceeds in Oregon Circuit Court, from the filing of a civil summons and complaint, all the way through presenting a case at trial.
Module 2: How to Answer a Lawsuit in Oregon
Learn how to write a response to a civil summons and complaint in Oregon. This guide will allow you to draft a professional answer to a civil summons and complaint on par with anything written by an attorney.
FORMS, SAMPLES, AND TEMPLATES INCLUDED:
1) ANSWER TO CIVIL LAWSUIT
2) CIVIL COMPLAINT
Module 3: Pretrial Motions in Oregon
Learn the basics of pre-trial motion practice in Oregon and the differences between motions to dismiss, motions to strike, and motions for summary judgment.
FORMS, SAMPLES, AND TEMPLATES INCLUDED:
1) MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
2) RESPONSE TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Module 4: The Discovery Process
After you have filed an answer you will need to engage in discovery. Learn the general process of how to obtain relevant evidence from the plaintiff and how to depose witnesses.
Module 5: How to Send and Respond to Requests for Production in Oregon
Sending and responding to RFPs is one of the most important parts of civil litigation. Learn how to send RFPS in Oregon, respond to the plaintiff's RFPs, and how to properly object to unlawful requests.
FORMS, SAMPLES, AND TEMPLATES INCLUDED:
1) REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
2) RESPONSE TO A REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
Module 6: How to Obtain and Compile Evidence in Oregon
What if you need crucial evidence or testimony from someone who is not part of the lawsuit? Learn how to depose witnesses and subpoena documents from third parties.
FORMS, SAMPLES, AND TEMPLATES INCLUDED:
1) DEPOSITION NOTICE
2) DEPOSITION SUBPOENA
3) SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM
Module 7: Trial and Arbitration
You have the evidence to support your claims, but now what? Learn what to expect at trial or arbitration and how to present your case.
Module 8: A Guide to the Courtroom
An easy to follow guide that will show you how to comport yourself in the courtroom, including guidance on how to act in front of the judge and opposing counsel, how to interview witnesses, how to introduce your exhibits, and how to offer objections to testimony and exhibits.
Module 9: How to Garnish Wages and Bank Accounts in Oregon
If you have prevailed in your lawsuit, you will likely have a money award in your favor. But now what? This module will show you how to garnish wages and bank accounts of judgment debtors in Oregon so you can collect what you are legally owed.
FORMS, SAMPLES, AND TEMPLATES INCLUDED:
1) WRIT OF GARNISHMENT
2) GARNISHEE RESPONSE FORM
3) WAGE EXEMPTION FORM
4) DEBT CALCULATION FORM
5) CHALLENGE TO GARNISHMENT FORM
Module 10: Legal Glossary
A comprehensive legal glossary containing definitions of some of the most common legal terms you are likely to encounter, all written in an easy to understand manner with a minimum of legal jargon.
