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Section TCT.05.14 — Judgments

(a) Where either party prevails in an action pursuant to this Code, the Court shall enter a judgment consisting of an order for relief which the Court deems just and proper. Such an order may include but is not limited to directing payment to the plaintiff for the monies found owing him, awarding money damages to be paid to the injured party, ordering a party to deliver possession of real or personal property to another party within a prescribed period of time, ordering the performance of some other act for the benefit of the injured party, or finding in favor of the defendant.

(b) Upon the failure of the defendant to appear before the Court and respond to the complaint, the Court may render a default judgment against the defendant, provided evidence is offered by the plaintiff indicating that the defendant was validly served with the Summons and complaint involved, and proof is offered substantiating the plaintiff's claim for relief.

(c) Upon the failure of the plaintiff to appear in Court on the date set for trial, the Court shall dismiss the action. Such dismissal shall not bar the plaintiff from refiling his complaint with the Court.