Developers ignorance

linny


Joined: 20/10/2009
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 18:29

If a developer ignorse solicitors correspondence with regards to a financial settlement, and the case goes to court, in whos favour will the judge be on?

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 18:32

Theoretically the judge should not take sides.

Suppose your lawyer sends me a notice and asks for money. If he does not a have a leg to stand on, why should I respond to him. I may prefer to ignore him completely. Then if he takes me to court, why should the judge be on his side? The duty of the judge is to look at the case infront of him impartially and then take sides.

ismet

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 18:38

Ismet



In a Court case all parties are summoned by the Court Bailiff which is enforceable by the Police.



Richard

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
20/10/2009 21:14

Rather dangerous to ignore any such correspondence. A simple denial of liability should be sent at the least. If you are taken to court you would have to defend yourself or face a judgement against you in your absence.