Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
default judement
can a person go to jail if they didn't answer a civil summons for a credit card debt.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: default judement
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No. A person will not go to jail for failing to answer a civil summons. A default judgment will be entered against you which will serve as a lien against your real and personal property in the State of Florida. Additionally, your credit history will be severely damaged as a result.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: default judement
no.