How to appeal a judgment in a debt collection lawsuit?

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How to appeal a judgment in a debt collection lawsuit?

My husband was sued from a collection agency that bought his old debt from the original creditor. He went to court on Monday. They did not show proper papers to claim the amount they were suing for. The judge said that he would mail his decision. We received it yesterday and he ruled that we did not win. Can we appeal this case as we feel that they should have supporting documents to support the charges that we owed. What should we do?

Asked on January 11, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, California

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If your spouse was sued in small claims court then he needs to immediately go down to the county court house and file a notice of appeal. The court clerk will have the necessary forms there to do so. If he was not sued in small claims court, he has sixty (60) days from the notice of the adverse decision to file a notice of appeal with the court clerk.

From what you have written, I suggest that your spouse consult with a consumer law attorney for assistance.


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