I had a vehicle reposessed in 2001 and a judgement was entered against me. I have since moved to another state and I was just served with a citation to appear in court,the server did'nt make me sign anything so how will the courts know that I was actually served and is this normal to not have to sign for a citation received?
2007-05-09 23:02:35 · 8 answers · asked by branjmel 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You probably didn't get at "citation"
A citation is a ticket, like a traffic ticket.
I suspect what you got was a civil court summons. I suspect that whoever repossessed the car and got the judgment against you is now suing you because you haven't paid the judgment. They have gone back to court to ask it to force you to pay the judgment. Some states might require a signature on such a summons but most don't since most folks would refuse to sign it. The word of the Process Server is all the court will require.
You should get some legal advice about this. A civil court does not have the authority to force you to appear, particularly since you live in another state. However, if you don't appear, the court will find in favor of whoever is suing you. Check with your local legal aid society if you have one in your area. You can also search the Internet for some free legal advice.
Be cautious who you listen to, it could get costly.
2007-05-09 23:18:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states, the individual who served you will sign an affidavit stating that he served you with the document in question. This is sufficient for the court to proceed. You would have to come forward after the order is entered and argue that it should be set aside in that you were never served. Refer to the rules of civil procedure for the State.
2007-05-09 23:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by spirus40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The courts go by the word of the server, because some people will refuse to sign figuring, by doing this they can get away without appearing .
2007-05-09 23:43:48 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, in case you owe a debt and refuse to pay the sequence business enterprise, on behalf of the credit, can sue you. in case you could and desire to keep away from court docket, and no count if it fairly is now no longer too previous due, call them and be conscious in case you could settle. Be arranged to make a value over the telephone precise then and there.
2016-11-26 23:40:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you do not have to sign, you will be found in default and a judgement will be on your record (credit report) and future purchases that inquire about you credit will see that you have made no attempt to clear your debt.
2007-05-09 23:26:27 · answer #5 · answered by jus-tryin-to-help 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some states do reguire u 2 but not really
2007-05-09 23:12:29 · answer #6 · answered by malik g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you dont have to sighn for your papers that was served to you,but even if you dont receive it,they will get a bench warrent out for you regardless.
2007-05-10 01:01:29 · answer #7 · answered by sweet_4_dale 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OLD FUZZ nailed it. Listen to him.
2007-05-09 23:46:14 · answer #8 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋