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How to answer a summons
Hi,I’m received a summons and unfortunately waited until the last minute to take care of it. My husband is being sued by a credit card company in the amount of $1142.00 plus 24.4% interest until paid in full. I know only 750 of that is in actual charges which I know I should pay. I’ve tried to find out when the last charge, payment and balance was at the time i made those but they said they have no information to give me and if I wanted to send in some kind of money I could do so but that wouldn’t stop any of the legal action going on now. I’m just wondering how to answer them to avoid him from being garnished. Any help would be appreciated. Also if someone can tell me what my chances look like coming out of this.Thanks alot
Asked on July 6, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, Utah
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
First thing to do is to answer the summons. Then, contact the attorney who is handling the case for the credit card company. Find out how much the company would be willing to take to settle this matter right now. These things are often negotiable. If it's $1142 plus interest, and you think you own $750, try offering the $750 you owe and see if you can get them to come down. You might be able to settle it for close to what you owe.
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