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Yes. They no-show and you get a default judgement.

• ceejayoz 1y ago
  Why would they no-show? They're far more likely to throw a couple hundred bucks at a local lawyer to show up.
  • dreamcompiler 1y ago
    In some jurisdictions lawyers are not allowed in small claims court.
    • ceejayoz 1y ago
      In many of those, the defendant can say "but I want one", and have it removed to real court.