In Florida, a verbal contract is binding. However, it is much more difficult to prove than a written contract. The terms of the contract will...

What is the next best step for my wife to retrieve her garnished wages that were to be returned to her in Aug. 2010 per judge?

Since they were on notice of the Court's order to return those funds to you, you probably have a good claim under the Fair Debt Collection...

Shortly after the garnishment, you should receive a form entitled "Claim of Exemption and Request for Hearing". Fill out that form to claim your...

How do I know that I'm being sue by a collection agency?

You, or someone in your household, would be served with a summons and complaint, as the others have mentioned. However, we have found numerous...

How do I get garnished wages back?

If the writ of garnishment was dissolved, they have no right to keep the money, but must return it to you. I suggest you contact them in writing...

Vehicle repossessed at a buy here pay here.

The dealer should provide you notice of your redemption rights after the repo. Also, the dealer must give you an accounting after the sale,...

After I signed the contract and the contract stipulates 3100 for trade in can they call me and say that I need to give a 1000?

This happens all too often with car dealers. In the vast majority of the cases, what they are attempting to do is not legal. It goes by various...

Is it the correct jurisdiction?

You need to contact a local consumer protection attorney about vacating or setting aside the judgment against you. If you were never properly...

Summons/ Notice to appear for pretrial conference.

Even though you did not sign for it, the process server's delivery of the documents to you may count as valid service (assuming they personally...

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Capital One collection summons

You cannot be defaulted (put another way, you cannot lose your case for failing to show up) if they do not properly serve. Even if a default is...