It depends on what kind of case it is, why the plaintiff didn't show up, and what kind of court appearance you are there for.
Added: By the use of the term "plaintiff" it must be assumed that the question refers to a civil case, not a criminal one. If the plaintiff fails to appear in court for THEIR case it is possible (in fact, likely) that the other party will request a motion for dismissal/acquital of the charges for 'want of prosecution,' and/or a directed verdict of not guilty/liable.
If the plaintiff does not show up for a subpoena in a lawsuit, the court may dismiss the case or rule against the plaintiff. Failure to comply with a subpoena can lead to penalties such as fines or imprisonment for contempt of court. Additionally, the plaintiff may lose credibility with the court and damage their case.
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.
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.
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.
If a witness for the plaintiff does not show up for a deposition in a foreclosure case, the court may issue a subpoena to compel their attendance. Failure to comply may result in sanctions such as fines or a bench warrant. It could also weaken the plaintiff's case if crucial testimony is missing.
If the plaintiff does not show up for a subpoena in a lawsuit, the court may dismiss the case or rule against the plaintiff. Failure to comply with a subpoena can lead to penalties such as fines or imprisonment for contempt of court. Additionally, the plaintiff may lose credibility with the court and damage their case.
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.
It is likely a warrant will be issued for arrest
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.
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.
You or your attorney must raise that issue during the hearing. You provide evidence to show the plaintiff is lying to the court or ask the court to order the plaintiff to provide proof of their claim. You do not wait until the matter is over to claim the plaintiff lied.You or your attorney must raise that issue during the hearing. You provide evidence to show the plaintiff is lying to the court or ask the court to order the plaintiff to provide proof of their claim. You do not wait until the matter is over to claim the plaintiff lied.You or your attorney must raise that issue during the hearing. You provide evidence to show the plaintiff is lying to the court or ask the court to order the plaintiff to provide proof of their claim. You do not wait until the matter is over to claim the plaintiff lied.You or your attorney must raise that issue during the hearing. You provide evidence to show the plaintiff is lying to the court or ask the court to order the plaintiff to provide proof of their claim. You do not wait until the matter is over to claim the plaintiff lied.
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.
If a witness for the plaintiff does not show up for a deposition in a foreclosure case, the court may issue a subpoena to compel their attendance. Failure to comply may result in sanctions such as fines or a bench warrant. It could also weaken the plaintiff's case if crucial testimony is missing.
they forfeit the case.
It means that the case is dismissed because the plaintiff did not show up in court.
The case would be drop
Only if they want to win. If plaintiff fails to show the case will be dismissed. If defendant fails to show the court will let plaintiff proceed to prove his case. In that situation, there is no contempt of court or any other such charge that would be made against the missing party.