Court Procedural Error Explained

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A procedural error in court, such as not being notified of a hearing, can be addressed by filing a Motion for Relief from Judgment. Obtain court transcripts to review the proceedings and consult an attorney for personalized guidance. Contact San Mateo County Superior Court for further assistance.

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We received the Motion for Summary Judgment and we replied. We went to court and waited for more than one hour outside the courtroom to be called for the hearing. No one came, and when we asked what was happening: They said the hearing was completed, and they lost by default. This is a failure in court procedures. Court minutes state that may have been vacated
Hello Karen,
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced. To better assist you, could you please confirm the court location where this occurred? This information will help determine the next steps you might take to address the issue.
in CA
Hello Karen,
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced. To better assist you, could you please confirm the specific court location (e.g., county or city) in California where this occurred? This will help determine the next steps you might take to address the issue.
City of San Mateo
Thank you for the information, Karen. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you encountered. Here are some steps you might consider:
- **Request a Transcript:** Obtain a transcript of the court proceedings to understand what transpired during the hearing.
- **File a Motion to Vacate:** You can file a motion to vacate the default judgment due to the court’s procedural error.
- **Consult with an Attorney:** Consider seeking legal advice for personalized guidance.
For further assistance, you can contact the local court:

San Mateo County Superior Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * County Center, Redwood City, CA *
Website: www.sanmateocourt.org

Feel free to ask if you need more information.
it was in *
Hello Karen,
Given that this issue occurred in *, here are some general steps you might consider:
- **Request Court Records:** Obtain court records from * to review what transpired.
- **Motion for Relief:** Depending on the case specifics, you can explore filing a motion for relief from the judgment.
- **Consult an Attorney:** Seek legal advice to understand the options available based on the time elapsed.
For further assistance, you can contact:

San Mateo County Superior Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * County Center, Redwood City, CA *
Website: www.sanmateocourt.org

Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these steps?
is that legal and how its legaly called
Hello Karen,
Here's the general legal information you might need:
- **Motion for Relief from Judgment:** This legal action can be taken to request the court to overturn or modify a judgment due to errors or new evidence.
- **Statute of Limitations:** Be aware that the time elapsed since * might affect your ability to file motions.
Would you like more detailed guidance on filing a Motion for Relief from Judgment?
I just want to find a legal explanation how its called
Hello Karen,
It sounds like you are looking for the legal term for the court's failure to notify you of the hearing. This situation might be referred to as a "failure of due process" or "procedural error." Both terms relate to the court not following proper legal procedures, which can impact the fairness of the hearing.
Would you like more detailed information on how to address a procedural error in court?
yes
Hello Karen,
Here are steps to address a procedural error in court:
- **Motion for Relief from Judgment:** Request the court to overturn or modify the judgment due to procedural errors.
- **Request a Transcript:** Obtain the court transcript to review what transpired.
- **Consult an Attorney:** Seek legal advice for personalized guidance.
For further assistance, contact:

San Mateo County Superior Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * County Center, Redwood City, CA *
Website: www.sanmateocourt.org

Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these steps?