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    Default Any Value to Showing Up in Court for Lawsuit

    My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: CA
    I'm being sued by a stupid over-zealous law firm for a credit card debt. I've been unemployed for 3 years, and own absolutely nothing: no car, no home, no income. Period. I could not afford an attorney for this lawsuit. My trial date is July 5. What do I gain if I show up when the attorney has admitted as fact that I am the credit card holder?

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    Default Re: Any Value to Showing Up in Court for Lawsuit

    Check this out; if you show up, you can actually defend yourself.

    If you don't show up, you lose your right to dispute anything with regards to the case.

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    Default Re: Any Value to Showing Up in Court for Lawsuit

    Show up and the plaintiff has to prove everything he claims.

    Don't show up and he doesn't have to prove anything, he likely just get a default judgment for whatever amount he claims.

    CA judgments are good for 10 years so your financial situation might improve and make you vulnerable to judgment enforcement.

    Or, you can just ignore it and file bankruptcy later, if that becomes necessary.

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