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A default judgment is nothing more than a judgment obtained because defendant did not show up for court. In Texas, when a default judgment is entered, the petitioner gets all that they have asked for.
Generally, the party who brought a court action against you will win by default and obtain a judgment lien against you. Generally, if you don't show up in court to defend yourself against a claim filed by someone else, you will lose by default.
Landlord doesn't show? Case dismissed. If the Landlord is a Defendant and doesn't show: default judgment against them.
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.
You pay it.
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.
The court will enter a default judgment against them. Better to show up and have a say in what is going to happen.
The plaintiff will likely present a default judgment to the court, which the court will sign, granting the plaintiff everything requested in the complaint.
The landlord will win by a default judgment. In some states, such as California, you must still present your case to the judge even though the tenant did not show up. In other states, such as Nevada, if the tenant does not show up you are awarded a default judgment and do not speak with the judge at all.
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If you don't show up to court for a collection debt case, the court could issue a default judgment against you, meaning the creditor automatically wins the case. This could lead to wage garnishment or bank account seizure to satisfy the debt. It is important to attend court or seek legal advice to understand your options.
Yes, it happens all of the time, it is called a default judgment. If this has happened to you, call the clerk of the court in your area and ask the procedures and SOL for filing a motion to vacate the judgment due to an error in service.