Is it a criminal offense to give false information to avoid paying a bill?

I would not assume that you sister in law has done anything fraudulent until you investigate further. Collectors frequently get bad addresses or...

I had an online installment loan for $1500 the Company said because of my credit I needed to pay $143 I made the payment by Mone

This sounds like a scam to me. Payments by moneygram or western union are notoriously hard to retrieve if you are cheated. I would not send more...

What do i do?

If you do not owe the debt, and they proceed on the case, you may have a good claim against the debt collector. I agree with others - do NOT miss...

What to expect at trial in credit card collection?

Your question is too difficult to answer without reviewing everything that has occurred in your wife's case. As a general rule, in order to prove a...

What can I do if I get a call from the plaintiffs processor wanting me to call the plaintiff and settle what I owe b-4 serve?

This scenario you described may be a scam. I have had clients report similar behavior before from other debt collectors. They call, threaten a...

Can your check be garnished with out notice or going to court?

I agree generally with the comments of the other attorneys who have answered. In order to answer your question more fully, one would need to know:...

Breach of contract and alias summons URGENT 4/29 Court date

I do this kind of work. Debt defense has multiple nuances to it (like any area of law), and it can be confusing to non-lawyers. It is hard to...

I also have a question about "suit on account" and "breach of contract" in the state of Missouri.for Credit Card lawsuits.

For typical contracts in Missouri, the limitations period is five years. I think a strong argument can be made that suit on account is improper on...

Car Accident...what should I do?

You are entitled to make a claim for all damages that were caused by the negligence of the other company. This includes cost of your vehicle,...

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How long do I have to file a personal injury suit against someone that injured me? Also how is judgement settled?

Assault or battery has a two year limitations, not five. General negligence cases are five years for statute of limitations. As other posters...