Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
what should I do after being served a Summons Suit
What should I do after a Summons Suit was served to me for a past credit card bill.
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: what should I do after being served a Summons Suit
You have only 30 days to file a response to the summons. Don't blow it. Credit card companies are hoping you default. You should see an attorney ASAP to prepare a response to the complaint within 30 days.
Re: what should I do after being served a Summons Suit
If you don't file and serve an answer within 30 days of service, the plaintiff will take your default and get a default judgment against you. Then it could execute against your wages and/or your bank accounts. Ignore the summons and complaint at your own risk.
Re: what should I do after being served a Summons Suit
You need to ANSWER call me directly.
Re: what should I do after being served a Summons Suit
Dont Ignore. You are just compounding your problem. You need to file an answer.