What Happens If You Don’t Show Up for a Hearing?
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Summary
If you don’t show up for a hearing, the other side may get everything they ask for, the court may order default judgements, and it may be very difficult, if not impossible, to undo. |
“If you are ordered to appear at a Magistrate’s hearing for a violation and do not or cannot appear (the owner of the property is elderly and is not ambulatory) what are the repercussions”
Not showing up for a hearing can be extremely serious, and have very severe repercussions, including defaulting, and having the court award to the other side whatever they ask for, having default judgements entered against you, and more.
If you or someone you know is unable to attend a hearing, they should retain an attorney to appear on their behalf (they should retain an attorney in any event, but in this situation the attorney can make the appearance, and explain the situation to the judge.
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State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.
