Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Indiana
Law suit by a third party on a payment bill
I was off work and am now diabled and the hopital turned a bill in against me for nonpayment. The agency it was turned over too let some lawyers have it and i have to go to small claims court but have no money to pay for it. What can happen to me and what if i should not show up will they take my wifes wages.
Thank you,
Asked on 11/27/00, 2:28 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary Ann Wunder
Wunder & Wunder
Re: Law suit by a third party on a payment bill
Failure to appear in court can result in a body attachment compelling appearance. If the primary debtor is unable to pay a medical obligation, Indiana will place the obligation on the spouse and if satisfactory arrangements for payment are not made with the creditor, the spouse's wages can be garnished.
Answered on 11/30/00, 12:36 am