IWhat to do if I’m the owner of a recently shut down business and was sued by the gas company for an unpaid bill and it won a judgement since I was unable to attent the court hearing?
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IWhat to do if I’m the owner of a recently shut down business and was sued by the gas company for an unpaid bill and it won a judgement since I was unable to attent the court hearing?
It was brought to small claims court. I was unable to attend the hearing. Is there anyway to bring this claim back to court so that I may have a chance to defend myself?
Asked on November 16, 2014 under Business Law, Vermont
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Vermont allows a party to appeal a small claims court ruling by filing an appeal within thirty days in Superior Court.
It is unlikely that you will prevail on appeal because appeals are limited to a review of the law, not the facts. A judge whether in small claims or another court usually rules against a party who does not appear.
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