IANAL but I thought these would be civil cases in which a summary judgement for the plaintiff would be given which would then allow wage garnishment to happen, not arresting. Seems something is missing from the story.
Summary judgment for not showing the first time. Then probably they skipped the debtor’s exam where you figure out if they have means to pay. That’s when the bench warrant is issued. You can’t garnish wages if you don’t even know where they work.
Sometimes I wonder why the cops don’t kick in some doors, and drag the person being sued into court while holding a gun to their head. It’s very effective at ensuring court appearances, and it would’ve foiled the plan of that one guy who chugged a cyanide cocktail in court.
Title misleading. They were arrested for failure to appear - not FOR the unpaid bills, but still stupid regardless.
His lawyers pushed for the arrests when they didn’t appear. He also sued people over very small amounts.
Yes but the point is that if not for the lawsuits, they’d never have been arrested.
IANAL but I thought these would be civil cases in which a summary judgement for the plaintiff would be given which would then allow wage garnishment to happen, not arresting. Seems something is missing from the story.
Summary judgment for not showing the first time. Then probably they skipped the debtor’s exam where you figure out if they have means to pay. That’s when the bench warrant is issued. You can’t garnish wages if you don’t even know where they work.
It’s a stupid distinction and you should feel stupid.
I don’t feel stupid. I AM stupid. Thanks for playing.
Local Man Finds Cheat Code to Beat Lawsuits: Ignore Them
Yeah, can you imagine a sick and destitute person not knowing how to navigate the legal system?
I mean, fuck them. Right?
Navigating the legal system: Showing up to small claims court after being served.
You’re a ghoul.
Sometimes I wonder why the cops don’t kick in some doors, and drag the person being sued into court while holding a gun to their head. It’s very effective at ensuring court appearances, and it would’ve foiled the plan of that one guy who chugged a cyanide cocktail in court.