Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York

Was this summons legal?

I was served a summons today for an old debt of $500. It was taped to the outside door of my apartment complex for everyone to see. Not my door. Is this legal?


Asked on 5/02/07, 11:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Was this summons legal?

Well, this is typically known as "nail & mail" service. Did the summons read "personal and confidential"? As for the debt, there is a 6 year statute of limitations, but I would need more details regarding the substance of this matter.

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Answered on 5/03/07, 10:04 am


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