I was sued by a creditor. The debt has since expired and there is still no court date. Is the debt expiration a valid defense?
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Answered on September 07, 2023
Generally speaking, debts don't expire. Unless prohibited by the contract or by law, debts can be collected indefinitely. If the statute of...
Do court professors call you private to ask you if you’d be home at a specific time (3pm-5pm) to serve you court documents?
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Answered on September 05, 2023
It is very likely a scam. Proceed with caution. Good luck!
How do I reduce and discount my credit card judgments if I can pay lump sum cash?
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Answered on September 05, 2023
You can call the law firm that represented the creditors in obtaining the judgment to try to negotiate a settlement reduction. However, keep in...
Can I get a car loan with a co-signer if I have a garnishment?
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Answered on September 05, 2023
That determination would be made by the lender when underwriting reviews your loan application. An attorney on this forum would not be able to...
If I have my title for my car, and there is no lien holder, Do I still have to pay my loan??
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Answered on September 05, 2023
The lender can likely still exercise their rights in collecting on the loan, both inside and outside of court. The title being clear doesn't mean...
Can a tax preparer sue me for non payment of a tax return if it was amended elsewhere for a mistake the preparer made?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
Yes she can sue you, and, you can sue her. Or, if she sues, you should assert your defenses and any counterclaims. However, in my view, I don't see...
How could I get my phones back from an ex friend & his family that they stopped paying for?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
If you ask for the phones back and they don't return them voluntarily, you might consider hiring an attorney to draft a demand letter, and if that...
What is the process for a company to undo a mistaken referral to debt collections?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
Generally speaking, a creditor can assign collection accounts to outside agencies and can revoke such assignments. The creditor knows their...
What are my rights?
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Answered on August 24, 2023
Given the circumstances you've described, you'd likely benefit from hiring an attorney in the state that you're being sued to represent you in the...
Can a company (Airbnb) cancel my reservation 2 days after I arrived without a giving a reason and not give a full refund?
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Answered on August 16, 2023
If you believe the Airbnb host stole your watch and cash, you should be filing a police report as you're a victim of a crime. Good luck!