What happens if someone refuses to be served?
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What happens if someone refuses to be served?
What if the person being served refuses to accept the papers? In most cases, a defendant or target does not have to formally accept service in order for it to be considered effective. If the defendant comes to the door but refuses the papers, the process server may just have to leave them at their feet and walk away.
What happens at a small claims hearing?
Preparing for the hearing send your witness statements and other evidence to the defendant and the court. receive witness statements and other evidence from the defendant. file and serve subpoenas if the court gave you permission to do so. plan what you are going to say in court.09/01/2018
What happens if you do not attend a small claims court?
If you do not go to a small claims hearing, the creditor usually wins automatically “by default”. The plaintiff will get a judgment for the amount of money they asked for in the complaint. You can get a copy of the judgment from the court. The judgment will remain for 20 years.
How do you address a female district judge?
Generally speaking, when you address a male District Judge (or Deputy) you should call him “Sir” and if female address her as “Madam”.
