If they did win? Will I be arrested? How does it all work?
2007-10-03 10:50:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Depends.
Civil case; default judgment, but opposing party has to move for a default, it is not automatic. Question is did you appear in any way. If you did, then they will likely not have to move for a default and can just have their orders entered (they get what they asked the court for in their petition). Default judgments are not easy to vacate, but there are grounds. Simply not showing up is not one of them.
Criminal case-Failure to appear=bench warrant you can be arrested and detained summarily.
Good luck, get a lawyer
2007-10-03 11:04:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't show up they get a default judgement, meaning they win and get whatever they were asking for. You won't get arrested but in a week or so you will get a notice of judgement in the mail. You then have 30 days to contest it or begin payment. In CA, that is.
2007-10-03 10:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by Scott B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the judge. If you did not show up the other person might have won or the judge might have postponed the hearing. If the judge issued a warrant you will be arrested. But I don't think they do that in a law suit.
2007-10-03 10:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you actually served? The papers? If you were and you did not respond within 30 days, they can get a default judgment against you. if it is civil, there is not arrest involved. If you owe money, that's what they're after.
2007-10-03 11:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they won by default...you will not be arrested, they have won some monetary amount, if you do not pay it, it may end up on your credit reopport
2007-10-03 10:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, failure to appear means they win.
2007-10-03 10:54:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it was civil, they won. No you wont be arrested, but your pay can be garnished.
2007-10-03 10:53:23 · answer #7 · answered by midnitrondavu 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋