Do courts see it as bad if you smile after you win?

No, they don't care at all. It is not unusual for a person who has just won a lawsuit to smile, or even hug their lawyer, immediately after a verdict in their favor has been announced. read more

No, they don’t care at all. It is not unusual for a person who has just won a lawsuit to smile, or even hug their lawyer, immediately after a verdict in their favor has been announced. I once worked on a case that involved an unusually likeable plaintiff, where the court reporter got up and hugged the plaintiff after the verdict was announced. read more

In all states, it can occur when a dishonest process server doesn't serve you, but tells the court otherwise. You were served. If you received the court paperwork before the court entered a default judgment against you, you’ll face an uphill struggle to get it set aside. read more

When you "win" a civil case in court, the jury or judge may award you money damages. In some situations the losing party against whom there is a judgment (also known as a debtor), either refuses to follow the court order or cannot afford to pay the amount of the judgment. read more