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Do I Need to Attend a Hearing?

Find out if you must attend a small claims hearing and what happens if you don’t.

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Written by CaseCraft.AI Marketing Team
Updated over 3 months ago

Not all small claims require a court hearing. If your case is straightforward, the judge may decide based on written evidence.

✔️ When attendance is required:

• The claim is disputed, and evidence needs to be reviewed in court.

• The judge requests an in-person or video hearing.

If you don’t attend:

• The case may proceed without you, and a decision could be made in favour of the other party.

• You may need to provide a valid reason for non-attendance.

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