LEARNIN'

a)

b)

Read about common law appearance being any action taken that would impede plaintiff from seeking judgment in the case. Read a few case law snippets showing that obtaining an extension of time to answer is an appearance.

c)

d)

Read simple statute about waiver of procedural due process by participation without raising it. Read a few case law snippets regarding waiver if atty not noticed, unnoticed atty does not appear, unnoticed atty does not file/serve opposition papers.

e)

absent waiver by participation*** w/o objecting to procedural due process violations
---procedural due process violations----
--do not invoke the power of the court and
-- vest no rights and
--have no deadline (statute of limitations) to overturn.
***absent any participation that does not object to lack of procedural due process.
things such as attending hearing without raising issue or opposition papers without raising issue, none of which occurred here.

f)

Scan docket and note lack of proof of service of anything on that atty.

EARNIN'

g)

Swear out a jurat (enhanced affidavit) in front of notary public attesting to some of these simple things.

h)

Appear at a hearing either on zoom-like technology, or, in person (in person not required but garners more votes than zoom)

i)

give us some relevant caselaw we don't yet have on concepts on our concept list Can be from any jurisdiction. Can be for or against our positions.