What happens if you miss a court date regarding a creditors suit against you?

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What happens if you miss a court date regarding a creditors suit against you?

I am being sued by a debt collecting agency because of a repossession. I missed the court date though so now what do I do now or what happens?

Asked on December 8, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Missouri

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

You need to go down to the courthouse that was listed on the document that you received and see what happened on the case.  What did you get?  A Motion?  Was it for a default because you did not put in an Answer to the Summons and Complaint that you received?  If they made a motion for default or for a money judgement then you have to try and bring what is known as an Order to Show Cause (which is just a request for immediate relief) from the court to vacate the judgement and proceed on the merits.   You need a good reason that you missed the court date and you need what is known as a meritorious defense.  Good luck.


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