I won a small claims verdict of $2000 from my landllord who was refusing to return my deposit.
The defendent did not pay me within 6 weeks of the date of verdict
I applied for an OEX ( order of examination) . He did not appear in court.
The judge has ordered a bench warrant . I have a hunch...
what is diff. between civil bench warrant and criminal warrant ?
I was told a bench warrant for a "civil" case is not like a "criminal" case i.e. the defendent will not be "arrested" but merely sent a personal note i.e. served by sheriff's dept ( like a process server) .
The defendent has time...
I won a judgement in small claims court against my landlord for $2000.He did not pay me within 6 weeks.I filed for a "order of examination" where the defendent has to come and explain why he could not pay and provide a statement of assets /bank acct.
He did not turn up. the Judge ordered a...