I recieved the letter today (9/14) with a court date set for 9/15 at 8:45 am. What happens if I do not show up? Will a call to the court tomorrow suffice??
Also, this is in regards to a lawsuit from a vendor against myself/business (a business I no longer have). Can my wages and/or accts be garnished??
2006-09-14 12:32:46 · 6 answers · asked by maramimi 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A "motion to compel" is what it sounds like -- asking the court to order (compel) someone to do something.
Interrogatories are questions. It's a discovery tool used to get one party to answer specific questions during a lawsuit.
So, the motion to compel answers is saying that the party has been given a set of interrogatories, and has not yet answered them.
If you are being sued, you should have an attorney. Either you or your attorney needs to show up at the court hearing date, or the judge is going to rule on the motion without you.
If you are being sued and you don't have an attorney, you should get one. Lawsuits are full of procedural requirements and not having an attorney is like trying to hold a tug-of-war barehanded against a pickup truck. It's not going to be pretty.
2006-09-14 12:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first answer is correct in so far as it goes.
What's implied is that the vendor already has a judgment against you, and that you have failed to answer interrogatories permitted under your state's law. Though you didn't say what state you're in, it's highly likely that those interrogatories aren't something you can safely ignore.
If you don't show up, the judge may grant the motion, or perhaps hold you in contempt.
What remedies the vendor has against you depends upon your state's law.
Consult a local attorney...quickly.
2006-09-14 13:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to what they said, you mentioned the suit was for a business you no longer have. Was the business a corporation or a limited liability business or were you just a self proprietor?
If the business was a corporation or limited liability business (meaning legally registered with your state's secretary of state) the guy should not be able to sue you personally over bills owed by the business. If it was not a corporation, then he can sue you personally.
Also, if you fail to show up, most likely the judge won't just rule on the motion, he/she will rule against you on the motion. The judge will not (99% probability against you) decide to delay the motion. He/She will view your failure to show up as an insult to the court, more than likely and you will suffer for it.
2006-09-14 13:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by J T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-27 01:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to consult your lawyer or at least a lawyer in your area right away about this issue. At the very least you need to show up and ask that the hearing be continued until you can consult with your attorney or an attorney.
2006-09-14 13:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take his advice and get a move on. You might be in debt for the rest of your life.
2006-09-14 12:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋