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A judgment cannot be entered against anyone until due process of law has been followed. The person (plaintiff) seeking restitution must file a lawsuit in the appropriate state court. The person sued (defendant) is then served a summons to appear on the date noted to answer the suit. If the plaintiff does not appear the case is dismissed. If the defendent does not appear the usual procedure is for a default judgment to be entered into the court record in favor of the plaintiff.
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