Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia
Civil Suit
What happens if a defendent does not show up for court? I am suing for $268.00 and have a signed note.
Asked on 8/16/06, 7:19 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Civil Suit
If the defendant has been properly served with
notice of your lawsuit, the court should award you a default judgment if he or she fails to appear.
Answered on 8/16/06, 9:43 am