How should I respond to this debt notice?

I agree with Ms. Espada. I would invoke my rights to have the collection agency validate the debt. In particular, I would request the last payment...

If I have a car that has transmission problems and I sell it private party do I have to disclose it

Yes, I would disclose known defects. Question for you: Have you consulted about this vehicle with an attorney who handles lemon law claims for...

I loaned a person 20,000.00 as a personal loan and has run out and did not pay. Was two years ago and no word.

Can sue in Superior Court, Limited Civil. Statute of limitations may be a problem or file promptly, so it does not become a potential defense to...

Service by leaving it on a doorhandle would not be valid form of service in California. Hire experienced counsel to determine how best to defend...

I was just notified that I was scheduled to be 'sub served' for a relative who cannot be reached. What are my responsibilities?

If there is a lawsuit, need to consult an attorney who defends such cases. For example, if this is an unpaid debt, the defendant should retain a...

Can I return my vehicle?

Potential case of odometer fraud and violations of other statutes, including the Cal. Consumers Legal Remedies Act and breach of warranty re title...

An accident because an accident already happened

You would be wise to not post your (or any) version of the events from an incident that will--in all likelihood--result in a civil court case and...

Co-signing

Until the loan has been paid off or refinanced without your name, then you remain responsible for the debt and likely the account will appear on...

To collect from judgment debtor, should I file a new case or reopen the case in which the judgement was entered?

The court case in which a judgment was obtained should be used as the proceedings to enforce the judgment within the State of California. You may...

Bankruptcy discharged, car loan and civil liability

You can file (and should have filed long ago) for zero cost a Notice of Release of Liability, which when received by the DMV, takes your name off...