Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts
Credit Card Summons - in the state of mass are a civil offense or criminal offense?
Asked on 8/05/10, 3:22 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel
Charles River Law Partners, LLC
Your question is confusing.
A summons is neither a criminal or a civil offense, but rather a tool to summon a party to court and to call them into the litigation process. You have only 20 days in which to adequately respond to a summons or you will be defaulted.
My advice would be to contact an attorney and learn more about your particular options. If you would like to schedule a consultation, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Good luck!
Answered on 8/10/10, 4:26 pm
Joseph Murray
Joseph M. Murray, Esq.
Credit Card Summons - in the state of mass is a civil case.
Answered on 8/21/10, 7:38 pm