Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New Jersey

Re: Defaulting on a Canon Copier Lease

In your lease agreement, you probably signed a "choice of forum" clause which said all actions under the lease must be in New Jersey - so that is where you would have to defend any claims under the lease. They can easily get a judgment against you in NJ because you won't likely go to the judgment hearing. Make sure that you are properly served with a copy of the lawsuit and that you properly enter an appearance and get copies of all hearing date. Even then these dates are often moved without notice to either party; so even if you went, the hearing might not be held. Sometimes when they won't negotiate with you, they will negotiate with a lawyer. Other times, they will take their judgment in NJ and bring it to TX for enforcement. If you have appeared in NJ and kept copies of all your documents from the Court, you might have a snowball's chance.

Re: Defaulting on a Canon Copier Lease

Well, I read the reply from the Texas lawyer. I think you may do a good deal better than just getting stuck with a large judgment. I think I could help you a good deal with this.

If you would like, give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. The telephone consultation will be free. I would be happy to help you out.

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