Small Claims against Landlord

[tommyboy21]

My parents obtained a default judgement against their previous landlord for their security deposit. He didn't show up to court. After 30 days, they filed wage deduction notice & summons. Now after 30 days, they received court paperwork filed by the previous landlord. It is a motion to vacate judgement pursuant to statute. What does this mean? Will it work if the judge knows he skipped out on the last appearance? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Cvillecpm]

He wants his "day in court" and since the original judgement was in Small Claims, he can have the case heard AGAIN in front of a judge or jury. Your parents need to be prepared to present their case again and use an attorney if possible.