Wyoming § 1-21-1005 - Proceedings when defendant fails to appear.
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§ 1-21-1005. Proceedings when defendant fails to appear.
If the defendant does not appear in accordance with a properly served summons the circuit court shall try the action as though he were present. Before proceeding, the plaintiff shall file a complaint in which he relies in order to recover the premises. The complaint must be sustained by proof or the action dismissed.
Source: official Wyoming text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 1-21-1005 cover?
Section 1-21-1005 ("Proceedings when defendant fails to appear.") is part of the Wyoming Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Wyoming. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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