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What is the best way to respond to a summons from a collection agency who has filed a claim against you in court?
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∙ 19y ago
When the summons was received you should have been given instruction on how to answer. It is VERY important when being sued, the defendent files for all the exemptions allowable under state laws. If you are a homeowner you need to find out if the homestead exemption is automatic or if not, you need to file one. There are many other exemptions, including vehicles, personal property, pension monies, head of household wages, etc. It is advisable whenever being sued to obtain legal counsel if possible.
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Can Wages be garnished over a 1200.00 Credit Card Debt?
It is not going to happen. There is a process that these companies follow. They would first put it into collections, then sell it to a collection agency. That is way to low for even a collection agency to take you to court. The original creditor will just write it off. You have nothing to worry about unless you get a summons to go to court, which I gurantee that will not happen.
Can a collection agency collect interest on your debt?
Yes, Collection agency can do that. But contact a good collection agency like Guardian Credit Services, they know will how to deal with customers to get money
Does the creditor or the collection agency get the money you pay on a debt?
When a collection agency takes on a bad debt, in many cases they are "puchasing" the debt from the original creditor. When you then pay off the collection agency, your money will stay with that collection agency. This is the most common scenario, but some companies do have their own internal collection agencies (Capital One, for example, has their own collection subsidiary in Idaho - the Westmoreland Agency). Hope this helps!
Is Australia Debt Collection a good collection agency in Sydney?
Australia Debt Collection a good collection agency in Sydney since it offers many services to people.
Once a debt is given to a collection agency can you get the creditor to take it out of the creditor's hands?
Once a debt is handed over to a collection agency, it's typically out of the original creditor's hands. However, it may be possible to negotiate with the creditor to recall the debt from the collection agency, but this process can be challenging and may require convincing the creditor of your ability to repay the debt directly. It's advisable to communicate directly with both the creditor and the collection agency to explore your options and find a resolution.
Can a collection agency falsley claim to have a judgment against you?
No. A collection agency may not legally make any false claims. However, they may have obtained a judgement by default if you failed to answer a summons.
How to respond to a summons with no number?
A summons from WHO, for WHAT? Call whoever or whatever agency the summons is supposed to have come from and check on it. Do you REALLY want to take a chance on not appearing?
Can a collection agency garnish your wages if you don't respond to a summons served in CA?
Yes. They can get a writ of judgment and enforce it in the form of wage garnishment. In civil court when a defendent does not answer a summons the plaintiff wins the case by default. Sometimes an appeal can be filed if there is a justifiable reason the defendent could not appear at the hearing.
How does a collection agency go about filing a lawsuit against you?
A collection agency may file a lawsuit against you after they have exhausted attempts to collect the debt through other means. They would typically serve you with a legal notice of the lawsuit, which would specify the debt owed and the court hearing date. It's important to respond to any legal notices promptly and seek legal advice.
Can collection agency garnish from your check a week in Arizona?
A collection agency cannot call your employer to garish your wages. In order for your wages to be garnished, you must be sued by the collection agency. And the agency must win a judgment against you.
If you don't receive a summons or any documentation regarding a pending lawsuit by a collection agency how do you know if it's really true?
If you are being sued, you will always receive a summons. Sometimes it is delivered by a process server sometimes by registered mail. A collection agency telling you, you are being sued, does not necessarily make it fact. Only attorneys can file suit and they have to adhere to the state laws where the person resides. A collection agency cannot sue you regardless of what they claim. Sorry, I should add you need to be aware of the difference in collection agency and collection attorney. For instance Mann-Bracken LLC, are collection attorneys and/or arbitrators. They can initiate a lawsuit.
What happens if a collection agency gets sued?
They must respond and send a representative to the hearing. If they lose, they have to pay.
If a second collection agency takes over a unpaid debt can they have that collection put on your report?
Yes the second collection will be placed on the credit report. But they will remove the first collection agency off the report. In some states it is against the law to be double billed by two collection agency for the same debt.
What is collection agency?
A Commercial Collection Agency is and agency that collects debt on behalf of their clients, same as a consumer collection agency, but a commercial collection agency collects business to business.
Do you know of any lawsuits against collection agency re improper use of PHI?
no
What does summons returned mean?
It means that the summons was served and notice of its service was returned to the issuing agency.
If a collection agency is suing you can they send you notice through the regular postal service or do they have to serve you the papers?
Depending on state statutes, a notice/summons can be sent via registered mail.
