Do i still go to the "Examination hearing"?

Question

I won my court case and the defendant was ordered to pay me....the defendant has paid and is on a schedule to continue to pay one more time, so is it necessary to still go to the "Examination Hearing" which is scheduled for tomorrow (Dec 21)? When we (me and defendant) went to court on Monday the Judge ordered (and the defense agreed to) pay part of the sum owed me by today (Thurs, Dec 20), and the remaining sum in 60 days...However, because the "Examination hearing" is still scheduled for this Friday (Dec 21) is it even necessary to still go to that since the defendant is keeping up with the payment agreement (payed me the 1st installment on Thurs)?

i cant see what i would actually say to the judge at the Examination hearing except for "Yup, the defendant paid me yesterday and lets hope he keeps it up".....Can you tell me, should i go tomorrow to this scheduled Examination Hearing and say something to the judge anyway (the defense has told me they wont be going to this)?

Thanks

Answer 1

Yes. Of course. Always go to your scheduled appearances! (Even if it is just to say "yup")

In fact, that is the entire reason for the examination hearing. The judge wants to know what is going on, and wants you there so that he can hear you say either "yup" or "nope."

If you just decide not to show up, they will probably figure it out that everything must be OK, but they won't be happy.
Also, some states have laws which say that failure to appear for hearings can result in dismissal of the case.

If you had more time, you could have called the court clerk's office and asked them if a letter from you would be acceptable, but since the hearing is tomorrow, you should definately just go.

Answer 2

you always go to scheduled hearings, even if it is just to say "yup" as you put it.

Answer 3

Talk to your lawyer to be sure what to do.