Opposing counsel's staff signed the copy of the Declaration of Mailing that was sent with the document. Use against 'm at trial?

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Category: Collections - Limited civil. I’m being sued by a junk debt buyer (JDB). Causes of action: 1st: Breach of contract; 2nd: Common Counts, including account stated.
One aspect of my defense of this JDB's lawsuit is attacking the ethics of the the JDB industry and related lawsuits. Related to this is this possible violation of procedure that I noticed, twice
I'm thinking of including a copy of these Dec's of Mailing in my Statement of Witnesses and Evidence. Part of my intent, perhaps misguided, is to scare them away from even showing up at trial (I've read that many JDB cases don't make it to trial). Another intent is to use it to attack them during the trial.
What do you think of pointing out this error? How about including it in my Statement of Witnesses and Evidence?

2 Attorney Answers

I do not think this will help you in your case. Instead of focusing on such technicalities, focus on the merits of your case. You can point this stuff out, but it is not anything improper, and even if it were, the Judge will not care.
If you are being sued, you probably should find an attorney.
technical defenses are ok to assert but factual arguments often pack more punch. Forcing them to bring a live witness also forces them to consider the cost benefit of proceeding with the case.

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