Legal Question in Workers Comp in District of Columbia
small claims court
what happens if a defendant in a dispute before the small claims court doesn't appear at the hearing?What happens if the plaintiff does not appear?
Asked on 5/02/08, 11:53 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: small claims court
If the defendant doesn't appear and has been given proper notice of the hearing in small claims court, the judge will likely enter a default judgement against the defendant.
Whereas, if the plaintiff fails to appear without good excuse offered, the judge will very likely simply dismiss the matter.
Answered on 5/03/08, 1:43 pm
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