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Civil court

I was geting sued for $38k because i accidently hit a pedestrian with my vehicle when it was raining. I didnt have any insurance and they filed a lawsuit and i got a seponia. I didnt show or respond to court and i check today (1year after i got the seponia) and it said the case has been dissmissed. What does that mean? thanks


Asked on 8/28/07, 4:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Civil court

Usually a dismissal means that the case is over. Did you inform your insurance company of the lawsuit? Perhaps it settled with the pedestrian. In that case, nothing further could happen.

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Answered on 8/28/07, 5:36 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Civil court

Well, if it really shows 'dismissed' and not a judgment against you, it means they dropped the case for some reason. Maybe they used their own insurance and figured it was a waste of time pursuing you because you had no assets.

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Answered on 8/28/07, 6:42 pm


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