How can I protect myself from creditor if I’m being sued?
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How can I protect myself from creditor if I’m being sued?
I have been sued by creditor. My income drastically decreased by 30%. I’m the sole provider of my family (6 with me included). Creditor has not been willing to work with me. Arbitration date is coming and they filled a Summary Awards Form against me. What is a “Request for Admissions”?
Asked on September 15, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Oregon
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If the creditor gets a judgment against you, you can file bankruptcy to stop enforcement of the judgment. It would be premature to file for bankruptcy now because there isn't any judgment yet. Depending on the outcome at arbitration, you might want to consider filing bankruptcy after arbitration is concluded.
A Request for Admissions is a written series of statements asking you to either admit or deny each item with your written response. The purpose of the Request for Admissions in this case is for the creditor to try to strengthen his or her case by getting you to admit the allegations in the creditor's lawsuit.
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