Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
A lawsuit has been filed against me. For a credit card balance due, in the state of FL.. I have been served with a Summons today, what's it mean?
2 Answers from Attorneys
It means the credit card company claims you owe monei, which may or may not be true. There are many defenses to these cases. You need to answer the compaint within 20 days. See a consumer lawyer in your area. Many times we do these cases to get our fees from the other side. To find a consumer lawyer in your area, go to
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You have 20 days from when you were served to file an Answer in accordance to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. If you fail to file the Answer, the credit card company will likely file for a Default Judgment. A Default Judgment is a judgment against you for the monies they claim you owe. I strongly encourage you to consult a litigation attorney immediately.