Q: I replied to claim in a civil case with answer & affirmativedefenses to deny all claims. Opposing council wants to talk
The opposing council has not replied to my answer and affirmative defense yet and has not filed any pre-trial motions to the court either. I believe they have 20 days to reply to my affirmative defenses with a reply. However the council is requesting a phone call separately via email to discuss my affirmative defense and answer. Not a motion submitted to the court. Doesn’t he have to reply to my defenses submitting a reply to the court and all parties and submit a motion before I need to have a conference call with him?
A: How many times are.you going to.ask basically the same question? The answer is no, he doesn't have to do any of those things and you are not required to.talk to him.
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