Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois
Person claimed they had a summons for me and tried to force way into home
Man came to door. Did not identify himself. Not police officer. Asked if I was (my name) and when I said yes he said I have a summons for you and tried to push way in door. I know of nothing I could be getting a summons for and held door open at arm length and asked to see summons and he still tried to push into home and he said '' we can discuss it inside'' and I tried to close door against him still trying to push inside, finally got it closed,locked. He left. Wouldn't a real summons be handed to me immediately when I id'd myself? He had nothing but a tattered notepad cover in his hand and never showed opened it or anything.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Person claimed they had a summons for me and tried to force way into home
If it doesn't smell like a fish, it probably isn't.
A Person serving you with summons can be a non-police officer in Illinois. If the person is trying to push his way in, its probably not.
Re: Person claimed they had a summons for me and tried to force way into home
So what is your legal question?
Summons can be served when a lawsuit is filed. It can be days, weeks, years after the incident. Summons can be served via a special process server--who can be pretty much anyone over the age of 18...
It is impossible to know whether that person was real or not. But do yourself a favor and find out whether you are being sued. Because if you refused service, and closed the door, in all likelihood you can be deemed served. If you do not respond to the complaint that is filed against you, whether you agree with it or not, there will be a judgment entered against you and you will be liable to satisfy it.
Don't waste time trying to find out if the guy was real or not--he is now gone and I assume you are safe since you have the time to surf the internet and ask questions.
You better find out why you are being sued...
Good luck,
Taradji Law Offices
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