So you’ve been sued by a debt collector, and you don’t know what to do next. The summons says you need to respond to the summons and complaint, then file your response with the court and serve it on the attorney suing you. But what does that mean? A process server served you with the […]
How a Defendant Serves Legal Documents in a Debt Collection Case Read More »
If a debt collector sues you to collect a debt you may wonder if a jury will hear your case at a trial. The answer is that it depends, and it may ultimately be your decision. Debt collectors hire attorneys to file lawsuits in court so they can obtain a judgment against debtors. They can
Will I Have a Jury at My Debt Collection Trial? Read More »
Defending yourself in a debt collection case against a payday lender, landlord or payday lender can feel like you are a single pawn in a game of chess. This post will give you some defensive tools that just might thwart your creditor’s efforts and help you win your case. The key tools are known as
Common Affirmative Defenses to Use in a Debt Collection Case Read More »
Have you been served with a summons and don’t know what it is? Read here to learn what it is and how to respond.
What is a Summons? Read More »
Today in court we met a couple who had so many problems with their apartment complex manager they decided to terminate their lease early. The management company sued the couple for unpaid rent. They tacked on a 40% collection fee, court filing fees and attorney fees per the agreement. Obviously, the couple disputed that they
Ending Your Rental Agreement Read More »
We recently tried out a live-tweet of small claims court. We thought we’d point out anything unusual or funny, but also use the opportunity to see things that people did well, and things they did wrong that others can learn from.
Small Claims Live Tweet Read More »
