61. What happens if I miss my court date?

In the event that a litigant has missed a court date a Bench Warrant or Warrant of Disobedience of Summons may be issued.  The execution of these warrants may also be stayed and further stayed based on the particular circumstances.  While it may be inevitable that dates are missed it is common courtesy to advise the Court of any difficulty in attending court on a given date and request a further date.