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It was from a company called zaca I had a loan for 900
answered on Mar 14, 2024
A Rhode Island attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you're being sued, that generally involves receiving legal papers such as a summons and complaint. If you're the subject of a collection action, that could involve being notified by phone. You'd... View More 
I was never served papers and never had my day in court I went to re-new my license and was told about the unsatisfied judgment law
answered on Jan 2, 2017
Meet with an attorney. Be prepared to compensate them for the time it will take for them to research your case and advise you.
I Previously asked this question and got a great explanation I owe approx. 990.00 purchase was made in 2007 on a cc Now the collection agency has filed against me in court Question 1 I cannot afford a lawyer I am unemployed, so how do I answer to their lawsuit wait till court hearing? or... View More
answered on May 7, 2016
If you don't qualify for legal aid and cannot afford a lawyer, you must comport with the court rules and procedures and defend yourself. the Summons will tell you how long you have to file your answer with the court to avoid being defaulted. The judges will likely frown on your inability to... View More
In 2007 I received a care credit card from GE Capital . I believe the amt owed was around 300.00 for service prefomed by Aspen Dental
I did default on paymnts The fig they are looking for is 1.089.00 penalties and interest I did not receive much correspondence from them until January of... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2016
If you do not appear, answer, nor defend the case, you will likely be defaulted. The judgement creditor may wait until you are employed or have other resources before asking the court to enforce the judgement. If your current condition continues and you have no assets, you may be "judgment... View More
1/2/2016 are we responsible for her bill at the nursing home we live in Rhode Island
answered on Mar 16, 2016
Sorry for your loss. If you signed a guarantee for her medical costs, you may be contractually obliged to pay.
answered on May 20, 2015
That depends on where the contract you wrote says you may sue. (Of course you wrote a contract for a loan of that magnitude). Also, when you meet with and retain an attorney to assist you, you will have a good idea of where his assets are, that you may seize if you are successful in your action.... View More
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