Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia
Warrant In Debt
What are the consequences for not showing up on your appointed court date? I reside in another state. Plaintiff is trying to recoup their legal fees from a previous case.
Asked on 1/23/07, 6:04 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Warrant In Debt
If the plaintiff can show that you were properly served with notice of the suit(certainly, not a given), and you've failed to appear(without explanation or reasonable excuse), the court hearing the matter would then likely enter a default judgment against you.
Answered on 1/23/07, 10:52 am
Lawrence Holzman
Holzman Law Firm, LLC
Re: Warrant In Debt
If you fail to appear, then the likely result is that a judgemnt will be entered against you.
Answered on 1/23/07, 1:32 pm