Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Missouri
I received a summons and part of it says I am required to file a petition with the Court and serve a copy upon the plaintiffs attorney prior to the court hearing date or be present at court date. What does this mean?
3 Answers from Attorneys
It probably says to file an answer to the Petition. It means that you musy either file a written answer (and send copy to the plaintiff attorney) or appear at the Answer docket. Otherwise the Plaintiff may get a judgement by default against you. You may want to consult directly with a civil practice attorney in your area. They may be able to telll you what defenses you have.
Good luck.
You did not receive a summons saying that you are required to file a Petition. Maybe you should take a moment and read the summons and other papers you received more carefully. Then, you should contact an attorney in your area to set up a consultation for the attorney to review everything and provide you with the advice you need. Good luck!
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