It means your case was dismissed because you failed to show up at a court date. You have 30 calendar days (not 31) to file a motion to reinstate. ...

Will a bank wait years before they collect money from you that they say you owe?

The Illinois statute of limitations governs if you are in Illinois. The relevant Illinois limitations period on an overdraft is 5 years. There...

I never received a court order from a debt collector that filed a law suit against me. Never was aware of the law suit

Federal student loans are enforced by administrative wage garnishment in most cases, rather than through suit. Notice and an opportunity for...

Under what circumstances can I cancel a new car purchase in Illinois?

You may be able to enforce the advertised price, if it is in fact less. The difference could be due to optional financial products. However, you...

How can I have an eviction on my report when I never signed a lease nor was I renting the apartment?

Evictions that result from a foreclosure of a mortgage on which someone else s solely liable are normally sealed to avoid this problem. In...

What happens when I go to court on a summons for non payment on a credit card that was charged off?

You should have an attorney who defends collection cases review the papers. It should not cost you anything (at least that is our practice). Debt...

Can i be charged with felons?

If your question is whether nonpayment of a loan is a crime, the answer is no, notwithstanding what some scammer may have said over the phone or by...

My son financed a car and the insurance is in my name ...so the salesman said I had to sign a bunch of papers is that true?

Do you have a copy of all papers relating to the transaction? Get them. I would not be surprised if you were put down as the buyer or cobuyer or...

Will I have a viable case against a debt collector?

Generally a judgment creditor is allowed to use all methods permitted by law to collect. In the case of a judgment under 10K, the court may enter...

This is a type of case which attorneys may handle if it is good one. Small claim is not desirable as the damages are too small.