Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois
repossesion
I have had my van repossessed. The company that I had the car loan through is suing me for the entire sum of the balance owed. What are my rights?
Asked on 9/08/08, 8:15 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam S. Tracy
Securities Compliance Group Ltd
Re: repossesion
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, you dont have much to work with here. They are likely within their rights to sue you for the balance. Your options would be to contest the balance (somewhat difficult) or try to work out a settlement - short of just paying the entire balance off. If they are victorious in their lawsuit they will have a judgment and seek to enforce it against you. The only clear way to eliminate the debt would be through a bankruptcy.
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Answered on 9/08/08, 8:39 pm