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What happens if someone being sued do not file the appearance form?
Asked on Feb 20th, 2013 on Automobile Accidents - California
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My daughters father is being sued. However, he is currently in a program at a half way house. What happens if he doesn't file the appearance forms?
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A default judgment could be entered against him.
Answered on Apr 01st, 2013 at 2:51 AM
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If he does not file an answer to the complaint with the court, a default judgment will be entered against him. Once in default, a defendant can no longer argue that the accident was not his fault.
Answered on Feb 24th, 2013 at 8:33 PM
The plaintiff can take a default judgment and collect whatever they asked for in their complaint. He better respond if he got notice of the lawsuit.
Answered on Feb 24th, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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F he doesn't file responsive pleadings, they might get a judgment against him by default. However, if he is incarcerated, he is considered incompetent, the same as a child, and the court might have to appoint a guardian ad litem to protect his interests before a default judgment could be obtained.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 9:58 PM
Edwin K. Niles
30 days after dad was served, and if he doesn?t file an answer, the plaintiff can file a request for entry of default, and eventually obtain a default judgment against him.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 9:57 PM
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I don't believe there is any such form as an "appearance form" if he was properly served with suit papers he has 30 days to file answer. If he does not a default judgment will likely be entered against him. Get him a lawyer on the case.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 9:57 PM
James Eugene Hasser
He could get a default judgment entered against him, which is not a good idea. You dont give the details of the claim, but if it was a car wreck and he had liability insurance, the insurance company needs to be notified. They will provide him with a defense lawyer and pay any judgment against him up to the limits of the policy.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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He can potentially have default judgment entered against him.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 1:09 PM