Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

I have a collection agency saying they will have papers delivered to appear in court if I don't pay them in full today. I don't have the money. Do I have to appear in court or will the court just judge against me? Or will I have a warrant against me? Thanks


Asked on 3/20/15, 5:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elfreda Dockery Law Office of Elfreda Dockery

Before you have to appear in court, a lawsuit has to be filed. After it has been filed, you must be served with a Summons and Complaint before the Court has jurisdiction over you, unless you voluntarily submit yourself to the Court's jurisdiction by filing an Appearance form even though you have not been served with the Summons and Complaint. No warrants are issued in civil court unless the court orders you to appear and you fail to appear.

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Answered on 3/20/15, 9:15 am


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