i feel i dont owe the money 332$, i need to know what form to file with the county clerk to defend my lawsuit
2006-12-26 11:53:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Ironically you need to file an ANSWER to the Complaint and Summons. In the answer you either affirm or deny the issues raised by the plaintiff.
2006-12-28 17:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by syaw10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the amount of the lawsuit is $332, then it must be small claims court. The fine print on the summons should tell you whether you have to file an answer. If so, just deny everything, don't tell a whole story in the answer, no one is going to read it anyway. If not, just show up on the hearing date with all of your evidence and any witnesses. Try to find out if you can schedule a specific time for the hearing. If you are going to countersue, you will have to file a complaint and have it served. Your state may have a website on small claims practice.
2006-12-26 12:03:46 · answer #2 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do not mention what county or state. Just head down to the court house and start asking where you respond - or call and ask. You might get lucky and find that your township has a web site and the forms could be there.
Peace!
2006-12-26 11:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to respond, just be at court for the date listed on your summons. Present your case (bring your evidence!) to the judge, and they will decide if you owe the money. But if you do, now you will owe the other person's legal fees on top of it.
Hope it turns out how you want it!
2006-12-26 12:06:00 · answer #4 · answered by Together 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to respond to a court summons. There should be a date to appear in court on the summons. If you want to counter sue, then you have to go to the courthouse and file it for the same date as your court date.
2006-12-26 11:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Right 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
despite what another poster said you do have to respond to the summons even if you think you don't owe the money. If you do not respond then you will lose by default and a judgment will be entered against you.
2006-12-26 12:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are summoned to court and think you are being wrongly sued then just simply show up and be prepared to prove that you are Innocent. Judge Judy 101
2006-12-26 11:59:28 · answer #7 · answered by crusinthru 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may desire to make time to take place for the courtroom visual attraction, then clarify to a choose on why you have not been waiting to pay off your debt. you may carry with you any factors that would desire to help illustrate your explanation to boot. oftentimes debt creditors do not decide directly to sue until they're confident they have not have been given the different recourse to gather from you. i assume this debt is many years previous? after all, i could advise you to speak with the creditors and notice if there is any threat of conserving it out of courtroom. remember, they only choose their money, so in case you supply them something, they'd substitute their minds.
2016-12-11 16:29:27 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get A Lawyer. Are Atleast Call One And Ask What Should You Do!
2006-12-26 11:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by Dark Prince 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U answered your own question.. contact county clerk
2006-12-26 11:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by Allen L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋