Legal Protections
Court-Appointed Attorney
50 U.S.C. § 3931(b)(2)
Definition
An attorney appointed by the court to represent the interests of an absent servicemember before a default judgment can be entered. This protection ensures servicemembers have representation even when military duties prevent them from appearing.
Legal Reference
This term is defined in 50 U.S.C. § 3931(b)(2) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.