Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Georgia

magistrate court

i filed a complaint in magistrate court for unpaid boarding of a pony, i serve a lien on the defendant, he never answered my complaint, i filed for judgement by default, now i get a notice for a hearing on my motion for default, why? i though if they did not answer i would get it.


Asked on 2/26/09, 7:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Jones Law Offices of Gary Bruce

Re: magistrate court

Some judges require hearings for defaults. Just go smile and prove your damages

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Answered on 2/26/09, 8:10 pm
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: magistrate court

Some judges require you to present evidence, even though you are technically entitled to a default judgment just because they didn't answer.

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Answered on 2/26/09, 8:43 pm


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