What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?Massachusetts
Help,
I just got out of small claims court after having a capias served(?) against the debtor who had defaulted twice and therefore lostand had not paid. The judge, after wrangling with the debtor, said rather sternly to him that he (the debtor) was now in for a contempt hearing. He said that he should bring all of his financial information to this hearing and that it would be wise to get a lawyer. I am concerned because he did not even really address me. Do I need to get a lawyer too? If I don't will I get railroaded by his. I don't even know what a contempt hearing is. What onus, if any, is on me? The case was originally for only $1,500. and I really can't afford a lawyer. Also am I entitled to interest. THe debt was originally incurred over three years ago adn the first hearing was one year ago. If I am, do I have to ask for it or does the court automatically assess this? If I ask, who do I ask? Thanks a ton for any consideration!
Help,
I just got out of small claims court after having a capias served(?) against the debtor who had defaulted twice and therefore lostand had not paid. The judge, after wrangling with the debtor, said rather sternly to him that he (the debtor) was now in for a contempt hearing. He said that he should bring all of his financial information to this hearing and that it would be wise to get a lawyer. I am concerned because he did not even really address me. Do I need to get a lawyer too? If I don't will I get railroaded by his. I don't even know what a contempt hearing is. What onus, if any, is on me? The case was originally for only $1,500. and I really can't afford a lawyer. Also am I entitled to interest. THe debt was originally incurred over three years ago adn the first hearing was one year ago. If I am, do I have to ask for it or does the court automatically assess this? If I ask, who do I ask? Thanks a ton for any consideration!