If I’m being sued in smal claims/debit claim collections, what steps do I take to get this matter resolved and will have to appear in court?
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If I’m being sued in smal claims/debit claim collections, what steps do I take to get this matter resolved and will have to appear in court?
Can I contact the law office to try and settle out of court? Also, the papers that where served to me are not signed by the person that served me the paper.
Asked on June 20, 2015 under Bankruptcy Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
1) Yes, you can always try to settle the matter outside of court. Often, since the other side will be saving the cost, time, trouble, etc. of cost, then will settle for less then the full amount if you do so in advance. If you do settle, get the settlement agreement in writing.
2) It is not required that the person who signed the papers also serves them--in fact, often (or even usually) it's not the same person.
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