Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Summons/Notice

I got a summons/notice to appear for a mediation conference at county courthouse, if I didn't come I would dedault, was there at appointed time, was called to assembly room to meet with paintiff's attorney and mediator, was told the attorney firm for the plaintiff had called about 1/2 hour earlier to ask for a continuance, it was denied, they didn't show up, there were 3 different defendants there for that attorney and about 12-15 no shows, the summons stipulates that the plaintiffs must appear to avoid have the case dismissed for lack of prosecution, what should I do now, and what can they do now?


Asked on 6/28/07, 6:05 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Summons/Notice

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You should contact the Court and see what action was taken. Normally, if the Plaintiff did not appear, and the case was not continued, the case would be dismissed.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/01/07, 10:51 pm


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