If Ihave a debt collector taking me to court, shouldI pay them anything to keep me from going to court?
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If Ihave a debt collector taking me to court, shouldI pay them anything to keep me from going to court?
And if I don’t appear in court, can they put a bench out for my arrest?
Asked on November 29, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Making some payments to a creditor or debt collector does not prevent them from suing you--they can take your money, apply it against the balance owed, and sue you for the remainder. If you can get them to agree to a payment plan, however, that would be different--then, so long as you honor the plan, they should not be able to take legal action.
If you don't show up, you will lose by default. You will not be arrested for a failure to appear for a civil matter.
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