We are defendants in a complaint for property damage, injunctive
relief and to quiet title - plaintiffs are seeking $125,000.00 in
damages. We scraped together the necessary funds to retain an
attorney, and he filed our answer and cross-complaint. Our retainer
had been depleted in less than 30 days and he needed more ($5,000 -
and possibly more) money - there was no way for us to come up with
that kind of money.

As pro se litigants we've muddled through thus far. Trial date of
July 15th is fast approaching. My fiancée and co-defendant suffers
from debilitating migraine headaches as the result of a severe
electrocution. He may go months before something "triggers" their
onset. He became overheated three weeks ago while mowing the lawn ...
and that was all it took. After two trips to the emergency room and
two visits to his doctor's office the headaches are becoming less
severe and less frequent. He's not out of the woods yet and the
stress and anxiety of our trial may well cause his migraines to
return with a vengeance. We lost valuable time (litigation wise)
while we tended to Larry's terrible headaches.

From what we understand California courts frown on continuances
except under certain circumstances one of which is illness of a party
to the litigation. Attorney for opposing party abruptly said, "The
answer is NO" when Larry called to see if he would agree to stipulate
to a continuance.

We have called, emailed and otherwise attempted to contact any and
all agencies and organizations hoping to find some type of legal
assistance. We do not wish to represent ourselves.... we have no
other choice in the matter.

We are both legally and permanently disabled and receive monthly
disability benefits. We've been in our home about a year. Our home is
a singlewide mobile home, which we placed on land we own. Plaintiff's
attorney informed us that at trial he would seek an order from the
court that we move our mobile and our septic system and leach field.
If that happens we will be without a home. Due to the size and shape
of our property and county building codes we will be precluded from
placing our mobile and septic in any other location on our land.
Thence, our land will be rendered relatively worthless.

Susan and Larry