Court Judgment Without Notice

Summary

In California, courts are required to notify parties before entering a judgment. If you did not receive any notification, it might be an issue. A default judgment can be entered without a hearing or trial if the defendant fails to respond. However, if you were present and waiting for your court date, there may have been a misunderstanding or error. Consult a local attorney to understand your options and possible remedies.

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if the party schedule court date , I went to the court and was waiting. then I went to the judge, and he said Oh the city already filed judgement agains us. Is that legal?
Hello ****, in general, judgments are usually entered after a hearing or trial. However, there may be some exceptions. To understand your situation better, could you tell me whether you received any notice about this judgment?
it was not hearing and trial.
Hello ****, usually a court would notify you before entering a judgment. However, in some instances, a default judgment can be entered without a hearing or trial if the defendant fails to respond. Did you receive any notification or court document about this matter?
no
Hello ****, if you didn't receive any notification, it might be an issue. In California, courts are required to provide notice before entering a judgment. It's advisable to consult a local attorney to understand your options and possible remedies.
it was a court date scheduled and I went was waiting for our time.
Hello ****, it seems there may have been a misunderstanding or error. In California:
- Parties must be notified of all court proceedings.
- A default judgment can only be entered if a party does not respond or appear.
Please consult a local attorney to help you navigate this issue.