Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

Default

In the state of Illinois, can a defendant be held in contept of court for not going to small claims court?


Asked on 6/08/06, 2:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amil Alkass LAVELLE LAW, LTD

Re: Default

If you do not appear in court, the creditor may have a default judgment entered against for the full amount claimed on the complaint. With a judgment, the creditor may seize assets to pay for the debt. In some situations, you may be held in contempt for certain court appearances whereby a warrant would be issued for you.

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Answered on 6/08/06, 2:51 pm


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