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Fraudulently Induced into signing promissory note Help!

Recently I came into contact with an old landlord who informed me that he had an old money judgement against me for 3,000.00, I was never aware of this judgement but took him at his word and made arraingements with him to take care of it. I signed a promissory note and before I made the first payment I obtained a copy of the judgement which turned out to be for only 700.00. I sent him a letter stating that I knew he had been dishonest and that I was willing to pay him the judgement but nothing more. I neverheard from him for over a year. Then I find out he is suing me and he sent made up reciepts on his own business head as his proof. What should I do? Do I have to pay him if he lied? Can I win if I signed something?

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Asked on 3/08/08, 8:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: Fraudulently Induced into signing promissory note Help!

This time around, answer the complaint that you were served with and appear in court to present this evidence to a judge.

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Answered on 3/08/08, 10:21 pm
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Fraudulently Induced into signing promissory note Help!

A creditor is required to join all causes of action (cases) together when suing. The fact that he claims to have more claims can only arise if they arose after the first $700.00 judgment. If they did not, you can have the case dismissed by filing a motion to dismiss. In the meantime, this time around, file an answer to the lawsuit so that you don't get defaulted. William S. Stern

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Answered on 3/09/08, 9:10 am


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