Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

This is concerning a student loan back in 1990-91 era. I took a paralegal class it lasted about a good four months. The school had told me that they would assist me in getting a job. So, I signed for the loan, thinking I could pay it off once I started working. After I graduated I kept going back to the school for assistence to help find a job, a job never materialized. About three months into looking for a job with the school, I went there all the doors were closed with no way of getting in touch with them. I didn't get hired and I just received a summons today! Do I still owe the loan? I believe the administration pulled a fast one and packed there belongs and left or dismantled. What should I do?


Asked on 10/01/12, 4:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

As you probably know, once you have been served with a summons and complaint, your opotions are very limited. Either you respond (by answer, or possibly by demurrer) or you face a default judgtment against you. I can't advise you on your chances of asserting a successful defense without seeing the suit -- particularly as to what causes of action have been pleaded and the identity of the plaintiff. You MIGHT have a statute of limitations defense, but that may depend upon the loan terms and any past billing and collection efforts. I'd say it's time to retain counsel that is well versed in defense to actions on a contract.

Read more
Answered on 10/01/12, 5:18 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Intellectual Property questions and answers in California