Q: I need a form to respond to a summons in a debt collection case. Where can I find it?
A: Along with the summons should have been a "Complaint" to respond to the complaint you need to file an answer. These are very simple to do. Simply copy the heading on the complaint until it gets down to the word "complaint" in stead of complaint you type in "answer" then you respond to each of the numbered paragraphs by either admitting to the allegations or denying the allegations. This part is where attorneys are worth employing because even if there are true statements in the allegations you may want to deny that allegation in order to make the collector prove it. If there is still time you should consider contacting an attorney for help with this case. You can of course contact me, but the cost of an attorney might not be worth it if the amount of the debt is small.
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