Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
Summons Says ''1 To 10''?
I was just served a Summons by a credit card company. Under ''Notice to Defendant'' my name is listed. Then a few lines are skiped and directly above ''You Are Being Sued By PlantifF:'' the words ''Does 1 To 10'' are typed.
What does this mean? Thank you!
Asked on 10/23/06, 10:40 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan Stein
Law Offices of Jonathan G. Stein
Re: Summons Says ''1 To 10''?
They are suing fictitous people. This is common in the law. The defendant gets sued and then either 10 or 100 Doe defendants. This way, if you come back and say, "I dont owe the money, Jesse James owes the money" they can add Jesse James as a defendant by replacing Doe 1 with Jesse James.
Answered on 10/23/06, 10:46 pm
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
Re: Summons Says ''1 To 10''?
If you're in Northern California, please let me know if I might be of assistance.
Answered on 10/23/06, 10:50 pm
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