Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
Order to Show Cause- Collections Case
A company I never heard of, Northstar Capital Acquisitions, called about a year ago to say I owed them $3,000. I asked for proof of the debt. They did not provide any and I checked my credit report which shows no delinquencies.
I was sued for the debt and I filed a response in February. I heard nothing else until I received notice for an order to show cause. I called the clerk and she said it was a ''collections case''- see Rule 3.740.
I was not advised of any dates or served with any other filings in the case. What should I do now?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Order to Show Cause- Collections Case
The Plaintiff probably purchased the alleged debt. You may have a defense (i.e. statute of limitations).
The Plaintiff may have sued the wrong person. We would have to review all letters you received and the complaint to see if we can help you. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Re: Order to Show Cause- Collections Case
The order to show cause may be an order directed at plaintiff to show cause why he has not set the case for trial yet. You may not want to appear at this hearing as the court could dismiss the case if no one appears. You should have an attorney find out what this hearing is all about and advise you. Note also that if you are required to appear and do not, the results could be bad.
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