However, on the bright side this was the first time I've ever had to give testimony in court so at least it was not defending myself.

When an agent owes a duty of loyalty to two parties who have opposite, competing interests, the agent may have difficulty advancing the interests of either party, or worse, end up choosing the interests of one party over another.A buyer’s agent can be expected to advise you whether the listing price is reasonable, whereas the dual agent, who originally worked with the seller to establish the listing price, will be more likely the defend the listing price.When we represent both parties we do NOT suggest the price, we ask what the buyer desires to offer and present that offer to the Seller.A seller’s agent approached by a buyer at an open house has a goal of selling the property for the seller, not finding the property that is the best fit for the buyer.

 @Ashton Ferrazzo,Yes, using the tax assessment from your county is the safest way to go, unless you think that is not correct and you can allocate more to building, but you should be able defend your allocation if ever audited. 

And I do hereby bind myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular said premises unto said C D, his heirs and assigns, against myself and my heirs and against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof."

@Brian Garrett You want a debt collection litigator... and you may be able to get one to take this on a contingency basis (meaning he/she only gets paid out of  recovered funds).The case needs to be brought where you can get personal jurisdiction over the defendant(s).

I can't defend two things about Romney. 1, the comment about how his sons were serving in their own way by helping him get elected. 2, one time he took the family and dog on a long trip - many years ago - and put the dog in the pet carrier on top of the car.I honestly don't care about his religion.

Go there prepared to defend your opinion of value.

The trust does not provide liability protection AND the trustee is the 'defendant' when one sues a trust.

If you don't have time to handle landlord issues, don't be a landlord.Yes Its kind of difficult to defend yourself in court when you're overseas, away from those you love and your life completely.

Thanks Josh, Seems when such stuff starts like that someone has to defend themselves and it just grows from there, sorry I had to take the time and got off topic.