Before the hearing, write down the case number and have it ready. An eviction hearing begins when the Judge calls the case by saying the case number and the names of the landlord and tenant.
In most eviction cases, the Judge will ask the landlord (or the landlord’s attorney) to briefly explain why the tenant should be evicted. After the landlord (or the landlord’s attorney) has spoken, the Judge will ask the tenant if the landlord’s allegations are true. This is when the tenant would state their defense to the Judge.
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