Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

Which state laws apply when being sued

Which state laws apply when being sued for collections when moving from Illnois to pennsylvania


Asked on 2/18/05, 7:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: Which state laws apply when being sued

Unless the contract specifies what state's law will apply then the state where the contract was entered into should apply. I offer free consultations.

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Answered on 2/18/05, 8:00 pm
Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

Re: Which state laws apply when being sued

Depends on the type of debt to which you are referring, where the contract was executed, the terms of the contract, where you are located at the time suit is filed, and probably some other things I cannot recall first thing on Monday mornings. Just for the record, I usually do not offer free consultations--especially first thing on Monday mornings.

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Answered on 2/21/05, 9:52 am


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