Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Every time I think that the construction industry has learned that failure to respond to a lawsuit is never the correct response, another case of default judgment comes out. I’ve discussed on multiple occasions that failure to respond can only lead to disaster. Aside from being barred from making any substantive… Continue reading Default Should Never Be An Option
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Sometimes You Get Away with Default (but don’t count on it)
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As an almost universal rule here in Virginia, failing to show up for court or respond to a lawsuit is a bad idea. Consequences include default judgment against you without the right to defend or make your case. Courts simply enter judgment and the consequences of that judgment will… Continue reading Sometimes You Get Away with Default (but don’t count on it)