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.
Ec