When does a debt collection lawsuit go to trial in CA?
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Ashley Thomas
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over 1 year ago
My dad is getting sued,
So when filling will he have to go to trial and get an attorney?
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George A Simons
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over 1 year ago
Your dad won't necessarily have to go to trial. In our experience, about 50% of debt collectors just give up after an Answer is filed — they drop the case because it is too expensive to pursue. But, if the collectors continue with the lawsuit, then yes, eventually the person being sued will need to show up in court. Initially, they'll show up for a hearing. It's very unlikely a case will ever go to trial. The defendant, or person being sued, can represent themselves in court without an attorney.
In California, the first hearing is usually about 12 months out from the date the lawsuit began.
Your dad won't necessarily have to go to trial. In our experience, about 50% of debt collectors just give up after an Answer is filed — they drop the case because it is too expensive to pursue. But, if the collectors continue with the lawsuit, then yes, eventually the person being sued will need to show up in court. Initially, they'll show up for a hearing. It's very unlikely a case will ever go to trial. The defendant, or person being sued, can represent themselves in court without an attorney.
In California, the first hearing is usually about 12 months out from the date the lawsuit began.
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MH
said
12 months ago
How does this same issue work in the state of Washington? I received a summons and have now field a response. Thank you for this tool. Trying to figure out what happens next besides getting a trial date.
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Stacy Stanton
said
12 months ago
I used SoloSuit to answer a debt collection lawsuit. Do I write 'see addendum' for my answers?
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Claudia
said
12 months ago
How does it work in Michigan
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Michelle.udvig
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12 months ago
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Paul C Templeton
said
5 months ago
We are getting sued, by a company in Phoenix. that should have been paid by the general contractor that asked if they would do some work involving fire damaged items. My insurance paid our claim in two large lump sums and a couple smaller ones. The general contractor should have paid the subcontractor out of the two large lump sums, but he didn't. Now, the Phoenix company insists that we pay them, after 18 months had passed. During this time, we were not aware that they never got paid. Does Solosuit help us find a Lawyer to handle our case?
Ashley Thomas
My dad is getting sued,
So when filling will he have to go to trial and get an attorney?
Your dad won't necessarily have to go to trial. In our experience, about 50% of debt collectors just give up after an Answer is filed — they drop the case because it is too expensive to pursue. But, if the collectors continue with the lawsuit, then yes, eventually the person being sued will need to show up in court. Initially, they'll show up for a hearing. It's very unlikely a case will ever go to trial. The defendant, or person being sued, can represent themselves in court without an attorney.
In California, the first hearing is usually about 12 months out from the date the lawsuit began.
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Your dad won't necessarily have to go to trial. In our experience, about 50% of debt collectors just give up after an Answer is filed — they drop the case because it is too expensive to pursue. But, if the collectors continue with the lawsuit, then yes, eventually the person being sued will need to show up in court. Initially, they'll show up for a hearing. It's very unlikely a case will ever go to trial. The defendant, or person being sued, can represent themselves in court without an attorney.
In California, the first hearing is usually about 12 months out from the date the lawsuit began.
MH
How does this same issue work in the state of Washington? I received a summons and have now field a response. Thank you for this tool. Trying to figure out what happens next besides getting a trial date.
Stacy Stanton
I used SoloSuit to answer a debt collection lawsuit. Do I write 'see addendum' for my answers?
Claudia
How does it work in Michigan
Michelle.udvig
Paul C Templeton
We are getting sued, by a company in Phoenix. that should have been paid by the general contractor that asked if they would do some work involving fire damaged items. My insurance paid our claim in two large lump sums and a couple smaller ones. The general contractor should have paid the subcontractor out of the two large lump sums, but he didn't. Now, the Phoenix company insists that we pay them, after 18 months had passed. During this time, we were not aware that they never got paid. Does Solosuit help us find a Lawyer to handle our case?
Paul C Templeton
My message was lost somehow. Thanks alot.
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