Q: I received a letter stating that the "Associate Circuit court has entered a judgment against you and that judgement is"
"now final. We would certainly like to cooperate with you. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can try to help you take care of this debt." I had no notice to come to court- will my wages get garnished or bank account be frozen? I owe $224 and I live in St. Louis.
A: In order for a money judgment to have been entered against you the plaintiff must have gotten you served. Go to the court and ask to view the return of service. It could be that a family member of yours over age 15 was served and that service was therefore valid.
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