Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

Re: legal letter

I am sure you do not want to hear this, but you are better off retaining an attorney to defend you in any civil suit. The only exception to that is a proceeding before a district justice, which I assume you already attended. I also assume you are now required to answer the complaint filed in the court of common pleas following either your or the other party's appeal.

There are strict rules for preparing and filing a response and it would be inadvisable for any attorney to attempt to educate you on all of them. For that reason, it is truly essential that you retain an attorney immediately.

So that you may judge my information, there are at least 3 rules that must be evaluated, Rules 1028, 1029 and 1030. The first provides for preliminary objections such as lack of jurisdiction, standing and failure to plead a cause of action. The second governs the manner in which you answer and requires that you deny each allegation fully and specifically. The third provides for New Matter which is a catch call covering such issues as the statute of limitations.

The above are just some of the issues involved. I do not recommend legal representation unless the same is necessary. In this case, it is.

I trust this has been helpful, but feel free to call or E-mail on a free initial basis.