Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

I have received a "Notice of Hearing" which requires me "to appear in person or by an attorney for a Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for a Summary Final Judgement at the Lee County Courthouse...." I do not contest this judgement but am unable to appear on that date and time. Will I be held in contempt if I do not appear? If so, do I have any recourse in changing the date or time? Thank you.


Asked on 11/04/12, 7:56 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

No, you will not be held in contempt of court. The easiest way of rescheduling the hearing is to ask the attorney on the side to reschedule it. Or, you can write a letter to the Court asking that the hearing be changed but you have to have really good reasons.

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Answered on 11/04/12, 9:11 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

If you do not appear, the Plaintiff's Motion for Summar Final Judgment will be allowed.

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Answered on 11/04/12, 1:51 pm
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

If this is a collection case, you are making a big mistake by not being represented by an experience consumer lawyer. Most charge a mostist fee and get rest from the plaintiff. Go to www.ConsumerLawyerHelp.com fro a NACA lawyer to help you.

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Answered on 11/05/12, 2:24 pm


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