Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
Case management hearing
What if opposing counsel does not
appear for the case management
hearing? Does the judge dismiss the
case?
Asked on 4/25/08, 12:40 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Joel Selik
www.SelikLaw.com
Re: Case management hearing
No. Judge might simply set dates and doi nothing. May set OSC, may fine attorney. Most likely, do nothing.
Answered on 4/25/08, 12:54 pm
Carl Starrett
Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II
Re: Case management hearing
The judge will not dismiss the case. However, the judgment might set an Order to Show Cause hearing regarding possibly sanctions that might include dismissal and reschedule the CMC. Most judges will give the attorney an opportunity to explain the faiture to appear before making any decisions. However, dismissal at this point is highly unlikely.
Answered on 4/25/08, 1:13 pm