Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
I was just served papers. I wasn't home to receive it buy my mom was. She said she wasn't going to accept it, but they told her they can legally drop it off on the porch since it is my last known address. Is this a valid way to serve papers? This is happening in Alameda County, California.
1 Answer from Attorneys
So what do you do? If you do not live at your Mom's have her write a letter to the attorney whose name is on the complaint and tell them that you don't live there anymore and enclose the complaint. Keep a copy of the complaint and the letter and see what happens.
A better course of action would be to get an attorney through one of the many free lawyer groups in area. There is probably a free program through the Alameda County Bar association and there is Bay Area Legal Aid just to name two.
What has happened to you is typical of the dirty tricks and shoddy tactics that many collection companies employ to get judgments against people.
Do not let that happen to you by ignoring this. It is much simpler to deal with it now than if they get a judgment against you so go find a lawyer, a free one that is.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
