Q: How do I make a motion to dismiss 3 claims from my General Sessions lawsuit and add 1claim w/out having to dismiss case?
Filed over 300 days ago and do not want to ask for dismissal without prejudice when I am ready to go to trial but don’t want to move to circuit court. I’m already suing for harassment and 3 claims are under that umbrella anyway. Asking for punitive damages to be included because defendant has harassed me 4 more times since I’ve originally filed suit. I was upset and threw the book at defendant when I filed and see now that General Sessions doesn’t handle certain torts. Thanks for any help with this. I’m determined to represent myself but still learning procedures of civil court.
A: Just state you are dismissing those causes of actions at the start of trial. Alot of times you have to try the case twice, once at Sessions then Circuit Court. It may or may not be your choice.
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