No. If for some reason the judge were to order you to appear and you failed to, you could be arrested for contempt of court, but there is no reason for a judge to do such a thing in a motion for judgment on a bad debt. The most likely event would be for the judge to grant the plantiff a default judgment becasue you did not show.
Yes, if you fail to appear in small claims court for a debt lawsuit in Indiana, the judge may rule in favor of the creditor by default. This could result in a judgment against you and potential enforcement actions to collect the debt, but you are unlikely to be arrested solely for failing to appear in civil court.
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No, filing a false FTA (failure to appear) in a California small claims court is not a misdemeanor. It is a civil matter and can result in a judgment against the individual who failed to appear. Criminal charges may be pursued in extreme cases of intentional deception or fraud.
$5000 is the limit for a small claims case in Wisconsin. Most small claims cases are heard in Wisconsin Circuit Courts. For more information on small claims cases in Wisconsin, including forms and guides, visit the Wisconsin Court Self-Help Guide related link.
Yes, insurance claims do not typically appear on a Carfax report for a vehicle.
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It depends on the exact type of notice that you received. If it was as small claims lawsuit, then the court probably entered a judgment against you. If it was a subpena to appear as a witness or an order to appear for a judgment debtor's exam, you MIGHT be in contempt of court for disobeying a lawful order court. Punishment for ocntempt of court will vary by state.
Such claims should be treated with great skepticism.
In Wisconsin, a small claims court judgment can stay on your record for a period of 20 years. This information can impact your credit and financial reputation in the future.
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You will not get arrested for not going to small claims court over a bill. However, the court may issue a judgment against you for the amount owed if you do not defend your case.
In Texas if you are out of state and summoned to appear in a small claims court you have some options You can see if you can appear by telephone or get a lawyer to represent you in court.