[spete]

My state is PA. I am the defendent where the claimant is the University I am still attending to get my doctorate. The dissertation is completed and I am awaiting its acceptance or rejection. I am also judgment proof: disabled, indigent, with no assets, etc. That is why I have filed an answer pro se. Many of the statements in the claim were "bogus," by which I mean not true, not backed up by facts, not complete, and arbitrary.

The court process allows me to say so, and that's kind of nice, considering that most of the people on these forums are trying to preserve their credit ratings and can't always contest things and insist on the truth. I don't, however, know what goes on in an Arbitration Hearing, (to which I have not consented, except by implication). I have heard that it is extremely difficult for a defendent to prevail.

So the questions are these. Can I, with
several weeks to go, get out of the Arbitration Hearing? and, if not, what goes on in Arbitration. How do I prepare my case? Would witnesses be allowed, would they help, etc.
Thanks in advance, Spete, PA

[IAAL]

My state is PA. I am the defendent where the claimant is the University I am still attending to get my doctorate. The dissertation is completed and I am awaiting its acceptance or rejection. I am also judgment proof: disabled, indigent, with no assets, etc. That is why I have filed an answer pro se. Many of the statements in the claim were "bogus," by which I mean not true, not backed up by facts, not complete, and arbitrary.

The court process allows me to say so, and that's kind of nice, considering that most of the people on these forums are trying to preserve their credit ratings and can't always contest things and insist on the truth. I don't, however, know what goes on in an Arbitration Hearing, (to which I have not consented, except by implication). I have heard that it is extremely difficult for a defendent to prevail.

So the questions are these. Can I, with
several weeks to go, get out of the Arbitration Hearing? and, if not, what goes on in Arbitration. How do I prepare my case? Would witnesses be allowed, would they help, etc.
Thanks in advance, Spete, PA

My response:

There is no way to accurately respond to your questions without first having read your school's arbitration manual and procedures. At the time of signing your Admissions contract, you also, undoubtedly agreed to Arbitration. I would suggest that you review your contract.

As to preparation, we cannot represent you from the Internet; and, besides, asking "How do I prepare my case" is vague and ambiguous.

I would suggest that you consult with local counsel, and bring all available contracts, agreements, and arbitration paperwork with you.

IAAL