If you just received an alias summons from civil court regarding a repossessed car saying you owe 6800 why are they calling it an alias summons and how can you prevent garnishment?

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An alias summons is a duplicate summons issued at another time, or served in another way after the original has expired, or hasn't been served, or had no effect, or produced no response for some reason. Technically, the court has probably sent a second summons, since the first one didn't produce the results they thought it would. To stop the garnishment--go to court, take an attorney with you that knows what you did or didn't do. Have all your paper work for the attorney. See if you can work out an agreement with the court and lender to pay an amount that is agreeable to you both at a payment that you can afford -- BUT ..... If you do not show up and you do nothing--you will pay the $6800 + more in interest and court costs thru the garnishee which can be an amount that is not affordable to you or your family depending on the state you are in. Call An Attorney!! Do something and DO IT NOW!! Good Luck