Tony Sidaway wrote:
Ray Saintonge said:
Correct me if I'm wrong on this, but I thought that Wohlmann was a UK resident.
He lives in Southern California.
Thanks.
Defaulting would not be a preferred option, but that too would depend on just what he is asking. Assuming that the defendant is a US person, he too should be able to receive an award of costs including travel costs. Perhaps he could be asked to pay conduct money or post a bond for costs of attending. It would be refundable to him if he wins the case.
I'm not in charge of the British legal system, so I have no authority to mandate any of the above.
I can't see the British courts taking too kindly to one U.S. resident using them to sue another U.S. resident, even when some technicality could give them jurisdiction. The plaintiff would also need to appear in court to present his case. If both parties fail to appear the case would be dismissed for lack of prosecution.
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