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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.

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Q: What happens when you are in default on leased good and a you are summons to a magistrate court and you dont respond?
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