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.
Ark. Code Ann. § 16-19-702
Judgment on proof on defendant's nonappearance generally
Acts 1873, No. 135, § 38, p. 430; C. & M
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