That is just how the rules ACTUALLY work. If the other party does not show up then you get a "default judgement". This does NOT mean an automatic win. But it D

That is just how the rules ACTUALLY work. If the other party does not show up then you get a "default judgement". This does NOT mean an automatic win. But it DOES mean (roughly) that the judge has to believe every claim you make (all uncontested claims, and no one is contesting it). Usually that means you win the case.