the other day sum lady came to serve my dad with papers but she gave it to my mom so does it still count or what and if my dad doesnt go to court or pay what ill happen by the way he owes sum company 2,500 dollars incase you need that to figure it out
2007-12-04 17:16:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
AS LONG AS THE PAPERS AREN'T FOR YOUR MOTHER AND FATHER JOINTLY. IF THEY ARE THEN ACTUALLY THEY JOINTLY RECEIVED THEM. IF NOT THEN YOUR FATHER CAN SAY THAT HE DIDN'T RECEIVE THEM.
2007-12-04 17:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by crazeeeecindy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It counts in almost every state. Your Dad should write an "answer" in the space provided and take it to the court right away. Otherwise, he will have a judgment against him for the amount owed plus court costs and probably attorneys fees. If he answers and he goes to court the other attorney may very well "settle" or agree to take less than this amount.
If he does not Answer and show up to court, the attorney can get the money in a number of unpleasant ways. He can take money right out of any bank accounts your dad has. He can attach or take property your dad owns. He can make your dad's employer give him money out of his pay check (garnishment). In some states, he can even take his drivers license away until he pays up. And he can do this for years and years, until he is paid in full, and in the process, ruin your dad's credit.
If your dad happens to be thinking of filing for bankruptcy, and he tells the attorney this, this will encourage the attorney to settle since he would be less likely to get the money if your dad files a certain type bankruptcy. But if the money your dad owes is a secured debt, for example, he loses a car or other property if he doesn't pay, this will not work.
2007-12-04 17:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by fantagirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a paper service can be delivered to any adult that lives in the household if the defendant is not home (your dad). Your mom has the obligation to deliver the papers to your dad since she does live with him and is married to him.
It does still count. Learn how to spell.
2007-12-04 17:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your States rules for service of process.
In "most" States a server can hand papers to a 'responsible adult' in the defendants residence, and service will have been perfected.
If your Dad doesn't go to court, then most likely he will lose by default.
Richard
2007-12-04 17:29:07 · answer #4 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your mom can accept and deliver to the papers to your dad. In doing so that makes her responsible for making sure he get the papers.
2007-12-04 17:31:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well he can say he never received them.
2007-12-04 17:19:01 · answer #6 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋