Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Georgia

Re: responding to a judgement

Because of the amount involved, you should seek the assistance of an attorney immediately. If you are not able to afford an attorney, I suggest you contact Atlanta Legal Aid or Georgia Legal Services for assistance. Although I cannot tell you how to respond to the Complaint without seeing it, the statute of limitations should probably be raised as an affirmative defense, and, if so, you may have a counterclaim under the FDCPA.

The above is general information and is not intended to create any attorney/client relationship.

Re: responding to a judgement

There is no way to tell you how to respond to a lawsuit, regardless of how much factual information you provide. A Proper response depends on the complaint itself and what it alleges exactly. Your response is vitally important to your ability to fight the case. Get a local attorney immediately.

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The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

Re: responding to a judgement

You have been served with a lawsuit or complaint, not a "judgment." For a $10,000 lawsuit filed against you, you need a lawyer. You may have defenese in the facts you describe, or a statute of limitations defense, all of which need to be asserted properly within the appropriate time frame. You may have a lawyer file and answer/defenses and have the case dropped or dismissed for a relatively small fee but if it is not handled correctly, you risk a judgment for the debt, plus interest and possibly atty fees and expenses.

Re: responding to a judgement

It sounds bogus to me, but because of the amount of money, you should consult with a local attorney ASAP.