Incompareciente

The Spanish adjective "incompareciente" (pronounced een-kom-pah-reh-syen-teh) translates to "non-appearing," "absent," or "defaulting" in English. It describes someone who fails to appear in court, at a hearing, or at any scheduled event or place where their presence is legally or formally required or expected. This absence can lead to negative legal consequences, such as a judgment against the absent party. The term often implies a deliberate act or neglect, rather than an unavoidable circumstance like illness, unless otherwise specified. Its use emphasizes a failure to fulfill an obligation of presence.

Incompareciente meaning with examples

• The defendant, after repeated attempts to contact him, remained incompareciente at the scheduled court hearing, leading the judge to issue a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff. This meant the plaintiff automatically won the case due to the defendant's failure to appear and present a defense. His absence raised serious questions about his commitment to the legal process and its resolution.
• Due to being incompareciente during the crucial witness examination, the defense lawyer's arguments were significantly weakened. Without the defendant present, the jury did not have the opportunity to view his reactions or body language when questioned. This made the arguments harder to present and his defense suffered as a result of the unexpected no-show and subsequent lack of contribution.
• The contract specified that both parties had to be present, however, one party was incompareciente. This breach of the agreement allowed the opposing side to move forward with their proposed deal without further delay. The absent party now faces the possible ramifications of not being present to ensure an equal division of the work.
• Having been summoned and failing to appear, the witness was incompareciente to the grand jury, jeopardizing the investigation. This act, as a deliberate obstruction, could result in fines or legal penalties. Their absence raised further suspicions and prolonged the investigation into the corruption allegations.