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Can I get a failure to appear for a civil case?

Asked on Nov 21st, 2012 on Civil Litigation - Maryland
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I was never served with a summons, I only found out about the case by the case search website. If I do not attend, can I get a failure to appear, and will a warrant be issued for my arrest?
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Hilary B. Miller
Litigation Attorney serving Greenwich, CT
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a civil case normally seeks money damages. you generally cannot be punishfor by jail time for failure to pay a civil judgment. See an attorney.
Answered on Nov 22nd, 2012 at 12:04 PM
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