Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: judgement

1. yes, you would have to be served with legal papers to start a lawsuit.

2. The time in which to validly do so has long expired.

Re: judgment

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Yes, you would have to be served with a copy of the complaint against you. In some matters service can be had by publication.

It is very possible that this matter has passed the statute of limitations. If you are served, you should consult an attorney to discuss your legal rights and obligations.

Scott R. Jay, esq.

Re: judgement

No. Note, there are methods of effective service which in fact do not require you to reeive the papers..such as service by publication.