How doI file a written response to credit card summons?
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How doI file a written response to credit card summons?
I got sued for not paying? What form do I use to respond to their suit?
Asked on October 8, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
1) Yes, if you don't pay what you owe, you can be sued.
2) You need to file an answer. If you go your court's website (or contact them in person), you should be able to find a sample or form you can use for the answer; be sure to tell them--if you don't have an attorney--that you are representing yourself "pro se" (or go to the part of the court system's website that provides resources for pro se litigants).
3) Note that if you do owe the money, you will ultimately lose if the creditor continues with the suit. Under a credit card agreement, if you used the card but did not pay what you owe, there really is no defense unless you are prepared to show fraud or deceit in the charges.
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