Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts

reason for appeal for not showing up

I took too many prescription drugs the morning of my court date and I didin't wake up until 9:47pm..should I tell the judge this was the reason? or am I putting myself at risk for being committed? I need to file the appeal today, please advise... can I say that I was sick? I was sick, had an incredible migraine at 4am so I took some prescriptions but they didnt work right away and I took more and before I knew it I was out like a light..


Asked on 3/20/09, 11:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: reason for appeal for not showing up

Retain an attorney to explain your reason for defaulting to the court, provided you have a reasonable defense to the action. Good Luck!

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Answered on 3/20/09, 12:30 pm


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