South Bend, IN asked in Bankruptcy, Collections and Consumer Law for Indiana

Q: if I received in mail an order to appear to answer defendants nonexempt property. what does that mean, do I need to go?

I received a notice to appear to answer questions about my nonexempt property subject to proceedings supplement. I am paying a garnishment for one company right now. not sure what can or can not be done and if it is mandatory to go

1 Lawyer Answer

A: It sounds like you may be a defendant in a small claim, upon which a judgment may have been entered, and for which proceedings supplemental to execution are pending. Long story short: yes, you need to go to court. Moreover, get an attorney to help you with this, as you apparently have a judgment against you.

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