What happens if a person gets subpoenaed in a civil court and doesn't show up?

Question

What happens if a person gets subpoenaed in a civil court and doesn't show up?

Answer 1

Contempt of Court.

Possible fine or jail time.  Up to the judge.

Answer 2

The judge will issue a bench warrant for them for contempt and they will be arrested the next time they are stopped or picked up by the police for any other offense or charge.

Answer 3

you default and a judgment is issued for the plaintiff.

Answer 4

I thought Civil Court was when someone has a lawsuit and wants to resolve it in court. If you don't show, the judge has no choice but to take the evidence of the plaintiff and you don't get a chance to defend yourself. So in most cases you'd lose.

Answer 5

a default judgement is lodged against him.