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Pro: You Can Save Money. Many attorneys will have flexible payment options as part of their fee agreements, but nothing will be free -- unless you can get a public defender. Representing yourself is the least expensive option, though you will stay have to pay certain court costs and filing fees.

You should address the judge as ?Your Honor.? Although you may disagree with the opposing party, do not interrupt or argue with anyone in court. You will be given time to speak and present your case.

Satisfaction of Judgment is when the judgment has been paid in full. The parties need to let the court know that the judgment has been paid. The creditor (party being paid) or the debtor (person who owes the money) can do this by filing a form with the court.

It is up to the plaintiff to ensure the defendant is properly served. If an individual person is being sued, the service papers must be delivered to that person directly, or left with a person over 18 years old at their legal residence.

This is called "proceeding pro se" which means that you are representing yourself in the Court, and you are called a "pro se litigant". A civil case, which is the only type of case you can start in federal court, is different from a criminal case, which can only be started by government officials.

A judge or judicial officer who has presided at a motion or other proceeding or who is assigned by the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court may not be removed except upon an affirmative showing that the judge or judicial officer is disqualified under the Code of Judicial Conduct.