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In Missouri, for medical malpractice and personal injury cases, you need to file your claim within 5 years of the incident. The standard of proof is by a preponderance of the evidence. You may need expert testimony to support your claim. For cases in St. Louis, Missouri, the St. Louis County Circuit Court handles such matters. Before making corrections, check the local rules on document amendments. Always keep a copy of your amended documents. The judge indicated that the section specifying the relief or damages was not filled out. This is crucial as it tells the court what you want to achieve from the lawsuit. Federal question jurisdiction relates to cases involving federal laws, while diversity jurisdiction involves parties from different states with a claim over $75,000.Full Conversation
Yes i had spoke with some one eailier butu gotten disconnected
Hello ****, I apologize for the inconvenience. Could you please tell me more about the legal concern that you need assistance with?
Yes i will be representing myself in court and i have a case number ,but i have to make a few corrections on my papers to complete the process
Hello ****, to help you better, could you please specify the type of case and the area where your court is located? This will allow me to provide you with the correct legal information.
It,s a medical malpractice and personal injury casein missouri
Hello ****, in Missouri, for medical malpractice and personal injury cases, consider these points:
- You need to file your claim within 5 years of the incident.
- The standard of proof is "by a preponderance of the evidence".
- You may need expert testimony to support your claim.
Can you tell me which county your court is located in?
It,s in st.louis mo
Thank you, ****. For cases in St. Louis, Missouri, you might want to consider the following:
- The St. Louis County Circuit Court handles such matters.
- Before making corrections, check the local rules on document amendments.
- Always keep a copy of your amended documents.
Let me know if you need more info.
I mean i have all my documents but it,s just what i don,t unserstand is whatthw judge neans
Hi ****, could you provide more detail about what the judge said that you didn't understand? This would help me provide you with the most relevant information.
I qas maileda letter with a couple of papers that neeed corrections made it,s amemoradum and order paper
Hello ****, could you please tell me what specific points or terms in the memorandum and order paper you're having difficulty understanding? This will allow me to help you more effectively.
The judge said that although it appears plaintiff is seeking damages in this actionshe didnot filled out the portion of her complaintmarked relief
Hello ****, it seems the judge is indicating that in your complaint, the section where you specify the relief or damages you are seeking was not filled out. This is a crucial part to complete as it tells the court what you want to achieve from the lawsuit.
He also states that either federalquestion jurisdiction or diversity is present
Hi ****, the judge is referring to the legal basis for the case to be heard in a federal court. Federal question jurisdiction relates to cases involving federal laws, while diversity jurisdiction involves parties from different states with a claim over $*,*. Can you tell me which applies to your case?
He also states that it doesappear fromplaintiff,s compliant that either question jurisdiction or fiversity jurisdiction is present
Hello ****, it sounds like the judge is saying your complaint does not clearly indicate if your case falls under federal question jurisdiction or diversity jurisdiction. This is important to determine if the case can be heard in a federal court. You may need to clarify this in your complaint.
The reaso. I didn,t included the amount it was worth and what i feelyhat i was entitle to is be ause i didn,t know it had be includedat that momened
I understand, ****. If the damages you're seeking exceed $*,* and the case involves parties from different states, it could fall under diversity jurisdiction. If you're unsure about the amount, you may need to seek professional evaluation or advice. Would you like to know more about this process?
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