they damaged my vehicle, tried breaking into my shop, and stole an a/c and mini fridge before they left as a tenant. i live in south carolina any help would be great
Artemis Agrotera
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Of course it's not illegal.
If you sue someone, properly serve them with notice of the lawsuit, and they fail to appear - then you win the lawsuit by default.
Unfortunately, this just means you get a judgment against the defendant. It doesn't mean you collect the money.
Anonymous
The guy loses the case and has to pay the deal, but sometimes they never pay !
The Arbiter of common sense
If they don't show, you will win by default. Collecting will be your next step.