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It depends on what the summons is for. You may have a warrant issued for your arrest or judgment may be entered in your absence and you won't get the chance to fight your case. Either way, it's best not to ignore a court summons.
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If settling out of court do I still have to answer the summons?
You would not have to answer the summons as long as the plaintiff agrees not to move for entry of a default judgment for you not answering the summons within the appropriate time. Also, if you do reach a settlement be sure that the plaintiff promises to and does dismiss the lawsuit when the money is paid.
What happens when a summons is returned unserved?
if the summons was returned unserved, the plaintiff should asked the court to issue an alias summons if the whereabouts of the defendant is ascertained.
What happens when you don't answer a court summons for no ins ticket?
My son moved and did not get his mail. He went to get his abstract, and next to some tickets it says summons not answered? What does this mean?
What happens when you fail to appear in court for a summons?
You go straight to jail.... Do not collect $200
Was sued in forecloser court but was never served a summons and did not know about the case what can I do Indiana?
If you were never served, you would need to file a motion to dismiss the civil case. In order to be lawfully sued, you must be served.
What happens if you don't show up for a court summons as a minor?
the parents of the minor can have a warrant out for their arrest
What happens when you are served with summons but you were not able to receive it?
The day you gather information regarding issue of summons on you can appear berore the trial court along with the petition stating the facts, through your learned counsel.
What happens when you miss two months work will case be dismiss?
Missing work does not impact court cases.
What golden keys does Lucy have in Fairytail?
As of start of the Edoras arc Lucy has the following golden keys:Aquarius: Summons the Water Bearer, Aquarius.Taurus: Summons the Bull, Taurus.Cancer: Summons the Crab, Cancer.Virgo: Summons the Maiden, Virgo.Sagittarius: Summons the Centaur, Sagittarius.Leo: Summons the Lion, Loke.Gemini: Summons the Twins, Gemini.Aries: Summons the Ram, Aries.Scorpio: Summons the Scorpion, Scorpio.
What happens if the defendant shows up to child support court and the plantiff doesn't?
The court might dismiss the matter.
What happens if you file chapter 13 and defaults on payments?
The trustee will file a motion to dismiss to get your BK case thrown out.
What happens in court after receiving a summons for criminal trespassing?
if this is taeo im gonna laugh so hard. nothing can happen.
