Legal Question in Administrative Law in Utah

OSC for Dismissal

I am being billed by an individual for some work which he did for me. I have paid him partially but will not pay the remaining amount until he provides paperwork proving he was aware and fully completed and recorded the tasks he is stating he finished that I do not beleive he did. He claims he has the paperwork but when I went I went to meet him he did not bring it. I told him I would happily pay him as soon as I received it. I never received any paperwork and he kept charging me interest and now has finally sent the case to court. I received a letter informing me to attend court where an OSC for Dismissal is scheduled. What exactly is an OSC for dismissal? Can I represent myself or do I have to have an attorney present? Also does the individual suing me have to be present? In other words what are the requirements at a dismissal and what exactly goes on?


Asked on 1/11/06, 6:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: OSC for Dismissal

This is the procedure of a court case. Plaintiff files the lawsuit and pays the filing fee. A summons and complaint are served on the defendant. The defendant has 20 days to file an answer. An OSC is an order of the court to appear and give reason why the relief requested in the OSC should not be granted. An OSC Why the Case Should Not Be Dismissed is usually from the court who intends on dismissing the case unless good reason is shown why the case should stay active. You should have an attorney review the papers.

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Answered on 1/12/06, 11:21 am


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