What to do if I as served at different address?
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What to do if I as served at different address?
I was served paperwork at a different address than is filled out on the papers (I just moved to another apartment), am I considered properly served? What can I do about it?
Asked on July 6, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, California
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The address on the paperwork doesn't matter. What really matters is did you get notice or not. If you have the notice in your hand, then you need to file an answer to avoid a default judgment being entered against you. If a judgment is entered against you, then you will have a hard time getting a new hearing if you actually did get notice of the suit and did nothing to respond.
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