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What happens if Plaintiff is responsible for notifying Defendant and fails to do so?
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Case gets thrown out.
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What happens if a plaintiff or a defendant does not show up?
If a plaintiff does not show up, the case may be dismissed. If a defendant does not show up, a default judgment may be entered against them.
What happens if the plaintiff suing you in ca small claims court doesn't show up?
If the plaintiff doesn't show up in a California small claims court, the case may be dismissed. The defendant may also ask for a dismissal due to the plaintiff's absence. The judge will typically rule in favor of the defendant if the plaintiff is not present to present their case.
How happens if defendant has no assets?
If the defendant has no assets, they may not be able to pay a monetary judgment against them. In such cases, the plaintiff may not be able to collect on the judgment unless the defendant's financial situation changes in the future.
If the defendant in a civil suit does not respond to the charges what happens?
The plaintiff will win a by default and a judgment will be entered against the defendant. There are not laws that require a person to file an answer or to be present at the civil suit hearing.
What happens if you and the defendant don't show up on a hearing for child support case at court?
You lose. If the defendant doesn't show up for their notified court hearing, a default judgment will be made against them. If the plaintiff doesn't show up, the case will be dismissed. In the case of a defendant, the plaintiff will then go about collecting the award through garnishment of wages and placing liens on property.
What happens if the defendant and the plaintiff do not show up for a court date?
If neither the defendant nor the plaintiff show up for a court date, the judge may issue a bench warrant for their arrest or the case may be dismissed. It is important for both parties to communicate with the court and reschedule the hearing if they cannot attend.
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 if you don't appear in a civil suit court case?
The plaintiff wins the case by default and a judgment is entered against the defendant. A civil lawsuit summons is not a court order per se and therefore the defendant is not obligated to appear. An order of appearance from the court, interrogatories, depositions, discovery motions and so forth are different matters and the person(s) named should always respond. Legal counsel is always advisable in such matters.
What happens when plaintiff withdraws claim against a defendant?
The Plaintiff may withdraw the lawsuit, however, since the defendants have filed their counter claim, the suit will continue (now) against the plaintiff.
What happens if you the defendant don't show up for a copyright infringement case in court?
In most cases, when a defendant does not appear, the judge will order summary judgment for the plaintiff. (In other words: if you don't show up, you automatically lose and the judgment will generally be the best possible for the other side and the worst possible for you.)
What happens when a Plaintiff dies during a lawsuit and the lawsuit wins who is entitled to the winnings?
The defendant must then suffer capital punishment so the plaintiff can collect in the afterlife. Unless the plaintiff is a Hindu, or Buddhist, then it is up to the attorney to locate the being that the plaintiff has been re-incarnated as.
What happens if the defendant does not pick up the registered letter from the plaintiff which are copies from the small claims court?
If the defendant does not pick up the registered letter containing the copies from the small claims court, the court may consider the letter as being served. This means that the defendant is aware of the information contained in the letter, even if they did not physically receive it. The case may proceed in court based on this notification.
