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What does the court do if all defendants have waived the right to be heard as provided in paragraph (b)?
What does the court do if all defendants have waived the right to be heard as provided in paragraph (b)?
- Enter a final judgment of foreclosure without the need for further hearing (correct)
- Dismiss the case and start over
- Schedule a new hearing with different defendants
- Refer the case to a higher court
What must the plaintiff show for the court to enter a final judgment of foreclosure without a further hearing?
What must the plaintiff show for the court to enter a final judgment of foreclosure without a further hearing?
- Evidence of personal disputes between parties
- Testimony from all defendants
- Proof of previous court decisions
- Original note, satisfaction of conditions for a lost note, or proof that the obligation is not evidenced by a promissory note (correct)
When does the court determine whether there is cause not to enter a final judgment of foreclosure?
When does the court determine whether there is cause not to enter a final judgment of foreclosure?
- At the start of the hearing
- If a defendant has not waived the right to be heard (correct)
- If any defendant has not shown up in court
- If any defendant has waived the right to be heard
What happens if the defendant has not shown cause after the court hearing?
What happens if the defendant has not shown cause after the court hearing?
In case the time allotted for the hearing is insufficient, what can the court do?
In case the time allotted for the hearing is insufficient, what can the court do?
Who must be notified of the date and time of a continued hearing if one is scheduled?
Who must be notified of the date and time of a continued hearing if one is scheduled?
What is the consequence if the court finds that all defendants have waived the right to be heard?
What is the consequence if the court finds that all defendants have waived the right to be heard?
When is it unnecessary for the court to hold a hearing or adjudge requested attorney fees to be reasonable?
When is it unnecessary for the court to hold a hearing or adjudge requested attorney fees to be reasonable?
What constitutes conduct that shows a defendant has relinquished the right to be heard on an order to show cause?
What constitutes conduct that shows a defendant has relinquished the right to be heard on an order to show cause?
If a defendant files defenses by a motion, what is presumed about their conduct?
If a defendant files defenses by a motion, what is presumed about their conduct?
What happens if a defendant does not waive the right to be heard on an order to show cause?
What happens if a defendant does not waive the right to be heard on an order to show cause?
When can the court announce a date and time for a continued hearing?
When can the court announce a date and time for a continued hearing?
