What if I fail to appear in court?
If you are the defendant and fail to appear in court or fail to answer to the case prior to the default date or fail to appear for the trial (if one is scheduled), a default judgment may be entered for the plaintiff if the magistrate decides that plaintiff has proven his or her case. If you are the plaintiff and fail to appear in court for a trial, the case may be dismissed.

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1. How do I file a claim?
2. If I have a claim filed against me, how will I be notified?
3. What are my responsibilities as a plaintiff?
4. What does it mean when I have received a summons?
5. How do I file a counterclaim or cross claim?
6. How is a trial date set up?
7. What happens if I want a continuance?
8. What should I bring to a trial?
9. What should I do on my court date?
10. What if I fail to appear in court?
11. How do I find out about the court’s decision?
12. How should I collect the judgment?
13. What is a judgment lien?
14. How do I find property to garnish or attach?
15. How can I get help enforcing the judgment from the court?
16. What can I do if the debtors refuse to pay?