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small claims case

My moving business is based in FL,but we also service NC. I received papers to

appear in small claims court. What happens if I don’t show up and just send a

letter to explain my case?

Asked on June 9, 2018 under Business Law, Florida

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

If you don't appear, the judge will probably rule against you even if you just send a letter.
You can call the court clerk and inquire if you can make a telephone appearance instead of being physically present in the courtroom.  If a telephone appearance is allowed, ask the court clerk for the required documents you need to request a telephone appearance and the deadline for filing those documents with the court.
If you don't file the required document(s) to request a telephone appearance or miss the deadline for filing those documents, your request will be denied.

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

If you don't appear, the judge will probably rule against you even if you just send a letter.
You can call the court clerk and inquire if you can make a telephone appearance instead of being physically present in the courtroom.  If a telephone appearance is allowed, ask the court clerk for the required documents you need to request a telephone appearance and the deadline for filing those documents with the court.
If you don't file the required document(s) to request a telephone appearance or miss the deadline for filing those documents, your request will be denied.


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