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Are you required to appear in court if you are sued by a debt collector?
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∙ 16y ago
No, but if the defendant does not make an appearance a default judgment will be entered in favor of the plaintiff and can be used by the creditor to garnish the debtor's wages or take other action to recover the debt owed.
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What can debt collector do to you can he put you in prison?
Debt collectors cannot put you in prison for owing money. They can take legal actions to try and collect the debt from you, such as filing a lawsuit or seeking a judgment. However, they cannot have you arrested or imprisoned for failure to pay a debt.
Can a debt collector garnish your salary?
Only with a court order.
What is the Difference between an attorney and debt collector?
An attorney is a legal professional who is licensed to practice law and can provide legal advice, represent clients in court, and draft legal documents. A debt collector is a person or company that collects debts on behalf of creditors, but they do not have the authority to provide legal advice or represent clients in court.
Where must a debt collector file court proceeding in Virginia?
In civil court in the county where the debtor resides.
Can a debt collector for a cell phone company take your income taxes?
No. Only the government can take your taxes, but a debt collector can get a court judgment against you and take your pay check.
What information can you gather from a debt collector?
A debt collector can tell you and is required by the FTC to provide you in writing the name of the person or company you owe the money to, the amount of the debt, and what you can do if you think you do not owe the debt. If you need to know more information about debt's you owe,contact the FTC.
In Colorado who can levy bank account?
In Colorado it is possible for a debt collector to levy a bank account. It is necessary for the approval from a court in order for a debt collector to place a levy on the bank account.
What does it mean to garnish your wages?
A persons wages are garnished when they owe a debt. The debt collector had to go to court and a judge had to issue a garnishment.
Can a debt collector take funds from a bank savings account without a court order in Wisconsin?
No, a debt collector cannot take funds without a garnishment order or court order. No one has access to your bank account but you. Sometimes, the bank account will be frozen before decision is made by the court.
Debt collectors sent a summons?
If you have received a summons from debt collectors, it means they are taking legal action against you to collect the debt. It is important to respond promptly by seeking legal advice or negotiating a repayment plan to avoid further legal consequences. Ignoring a summons can result in a default judgment being entered against you.
What is the duration of The Debt Collector?
The duration of The Debt Collector is 1.82 hours.
What happens if you do not answer a summons for a debt summons?
The lawsuit will proceed according to the established laws of the state in which it is being heard. The defendant is not required to respond to a civil summons nor to appear in court, however, failure to do so will usually result in a default judgment being entered in favor of the plaintiff.
