Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Tennessee

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If I have not been served to appear in court for a civil case, can a warrant be taken out for my arrest when I do not attend the court proceeding


Asked on 10/15/08, 12:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Karin kelley Law office of Karin J. Kelley

Re: civil

In general, you don't get arrested for failing to appear for a civil case/civil warrant. What you do get is a judgment against you. However, if you fail to appear on a subpoena and fail to appear on a show cause--a body attachment can issue.

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Answered on 10/15/08, 2:11 pm


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