You cannot be arrested for having a delinquent debt. Also, its very unlikely that you'll be sued for a $300 debt, as the minimum fee to file a...

Can a case be eligible for trial in absentia if defendant did not recieve notification of trial date ?

Notice of trial is sent by the court, using First Class Mail. If you must be present at trial you can file a motion to continue the trial date, to...

What do I do I was service to today for credit card debt.

Inability to pay a debt is not a defense to a collection lawsuit. You need to file an answer to the complaint within 30 days of the date you were...

Request for Entry of Default and Clerk’s Judgment - I received this today. What does it mean?

If you were sued by a creditor and then served with a summons, you had 30 days to respond to the complaint by filing an ANSWER. If after being...

What should a good meet confer letter contain ? Case law, citiations, and ?

I'm not sure its correct to say that a party must "meet and confer" before filing any pleading. If you intend to file a demurrer to the...

Someone made a money agreement with me, lied, and scammed me.. can I sue?

If a person asks for a loan, promises "no risk" and payment of interest, and then stops communicating, that person is either a criminal, or just a...

How do I know an 'independent contracted' debt collector is legitimate? I cant pay my loan, will I be sued?

Federal and state law provide a mechanism for you to check the "validity" of debt collection efforts. That mechanism is to send a written request...

If my partner and I become Domestic Partners, will my high income effect his monthly payments on student loans?

Its difficult to answer this because you don't indicate what type of loans he has or the current status of the loans. Assuming that he has federal...

It is possible that both banks will honor the deposit and make funds available. However, if the check "clears" Wells Fargo Bank first, a later...

Unverified complaints are allowed, and that can be helpful to a defendant, making it easier to file an answer to the complaint. As far as the...