Order Granting Referral To Mediation

[astrosteve]

Florida

I received an Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Order of Referral to Mediation in 5 Days on a Case I have never been summoned for. It says 'Ordered and Adjudged'. And the time, court house and date. What the heck does this mean??? I guess i need to call the law office tomorrow 'Marcadis and Assoc.' and get the details. This on top of another suit coming up next month. Any help appreciated, I have no money and no job. Do I have to appear, if I do what do I say or do???

[Mr. Knowitall]

Court orders frequently include language like "Ordered and Adjudged" - language which reflects the fact that the court has ordered something. The date, time and location of the court's issuance of the order are also typically recited on a court order.

When you are ordered to appear in court, you are supposed to appear in court. I can't know without reading the order if it requires your appearance at the mediation or is merely offering you the opportunity to appear and defend. It's a reasonably safe bet that if you don't show up, the mediator will give the plaintiff everything it has requested.

[astrosteve]

My family has hired a credit card attorney to handle both my cases. ironically both are from the same law firm. They are trying to double whammy on me.

Court orders frequently include language like "Ordered and Adjudged" - language which reflects the fact that the court has ordered something. The date, time and location of the court's issuance of the order are also typically recited on a court order.

When you are ordered to appear in court, you are supposed to appear in court. I can't know without reading the order if it requires your appearance at the mediation or is merely offering you the opportunity to appear and defend. It's a reasonably safe bet that if you don't show up, the mediator will give the plaintiff everything it has requested.