Originally Posted by Pleasurepays

when you don't go to court to argue your side... you have no argument. hence, the plaintiff goes for a summary judgment. that's it. that's where it starts and ends. you didn't show up to prove that there are no witnesses, evidence etc... and i showed up to claim that you did it, the complaint was formerly filed. you were then formally made aware of the complaint and proceedings against you (time, date, location, complaint, identity of plaintiff),.. i followed the letter of the law to bring it to this point and followed all procedure... and you, as the defendant, without good cause, elected not to partake in the process and where then judged and ruled against in absentia.