How to win a Civil suit from a debt collector when your unemployed?

Asked 7 months ago - Troy, OH

Flag

I'm bing sued by Capital One Bank for defaulting under there terms of agreement bing:Agreement to accelerate the time for payment of the entire balance.The papers they sent the court show me bing 31 days late on the agreed payment date.From what the document shows my bill was due on Jan 12,2012 and two weeks later I lost my job Feb 2,2012.I dont know what to do.

Additional information

I was suppose to go to court Nov 14,2012 today but the plaintiff sent me documents to conduct the hearing by telephone so I thought it ment that the hearing was going to be by phone.Nope, I was suppose to be in court.So they moved my hearing to Dec sometime.I just need advice on how to defend myself I dont have a lawyer.Thanks.

Attorney answers (2)

  1. Licensed in OH

    Pro

    Beachwood Debt Collection Attorney
    Contributor Level 10

    Answered November 15, 2012 06:14. I agree with my colleague that you must respond in a timely manner to the complaint. Otherwise, the plaintiff will get a default judgment and you will have real challenges. Right now, you may have defenses and counterclaims. If you want to pay off the debt, you may also have the opportunity to negotiate down the obligation. You should really consult with a consumer attorney ASAP about your rights and options in handling this matter.

    For more information, check out my website: www.ohioconsumerlawyer.com

  2. Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney
    Contributor Level 17

    Answered November 14, 2012 17:57. You must answer the complaint to defend the suit. To teach you all of ins and outs of litigation is going to take a long time. If you acknowledge that you owe the money there isn't much of a point in defending the suit if they have the proof of the debt. You may want to consider a bankruptcy.

    The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The... more

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask a Lawyer

Get free answers from experienced attorneys.

 

Ask now

26,433 answers this week

2,679 professionals answering

Ask a Lawyer

Get answers from top-rated lawyers.

  • It's FREE
  • It's easy
  • It's anonymous

Ask a Lawyer

26,433 answers this week

2,679 professionals answering

Find Debt Collection Lawyers

Legal Dictionary

Don't speak legalese? We define thousands of terms in plain English.

Browse our legal dictionary