Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Iowa
Being served
What am I supposed to do when I get served by a sheriff? It's for a debt collection.
Asked on 2/14/07, 7:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens
Moens Law Offices, Chartered
Re: Being served
Respond. If you fail to do so, you automatically lose, and a default judgment will be entered against you. If you have a valid defense to the collection, you need to file an answer with the clerk of court.
Answered on 2/21/07, 10:19 am