Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts
small claims defendant is a no-show
what happens when a defendant to a small claims case does not show up for the court hearing? will the plaintiff automatically get judgement in his favor? and does the judge set forth some sort of payment plan for the absent defendant?
Asked on 4/01/05, 9:24 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Barbara C. Johnson
Law Office of Barbara C. Johnson
Re: small claims defendant is a no-show
Yes to the first and second Qs.
No to the third.
Answered on 4/01/05, 10:38 am
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
Re: small claims defendant is a no-show
The court sometimes, although rarely may ask to have you state yur basic case. Usually they default the defendant, and enter a judgment. Then you have to have the judgment enforced.
Answered on 4/01/05, 1:53 pm
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