Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania
Civil Action Hearing
Currently I am unemployed and have many past due bills. One creditor has sent my file to the local magistrate. I have made arrangements with the creditor to pay a partial amount. This was based on a family member lending me money from a retirement check they are waiting on. Unfortunately it has not yet arrived. What are the consequences of not attending the civil action hearing?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Civil Action Hearing
As long as it is a civil action the worst that will happen is a default judgement. That means you have 30 days to appeal which is not worth it because appealing a default you will almost always lose.
After 30 days the plaintiff will get the judgement certified if you have any assets in your name they will try to levy them to get paid, if you do not have any assets they will have an uncollectable judgement.
Brandon Barnett, Esq.
www.youresquire.net
412-916-1677
Re: Civil Action Hearing
If you fail to attend a default judgment will be entered against you.
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