When the plaintiff's claim is not founded on a written instrument as described in § 16-19-703(a) and the defendant does not appear, the justice shall proceed to hear the allegations and proofs of the plaintiff, and shall render judgment thereon for the amount to which he shows himself entitled, not exceeding the amount claimed in the action.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 16 - Practice, Procedure, And Courts
Subtitle 2 - Courts and Court Officers
Chapter 19 - Justice Of The Peace Courts
Subchapter 7 - Dismissal, Default, Etc.
§ 16-19-701. Dismissal for want of prosecution generally
§ 16-19-702. Judgment on proof on defendant's nonappearance generally
§ 16-19-704. Setoff on written instrument
§ 16-19-705. Setting aside judgment by default or dismissal for want of prosecution