Debt Summons
Date: Sun, 09/13/2009 - 18:56
Recently, a collection agency sent someone to my parents' door with what they said was a court summons. They told my father all about my debt problems, including the amount I owe them. They left no paper work with my family and told my father not to worry about it, "they send out these summons all the time, it's no big deal." I checked at the Will County, IL courthouse website and it appears I do in fact have a court date scheduled ten days from now. What should I do? I never officially received a summons. My parents house is listed as my permanent address, but I have been away at school for two years now. Even so, they did not leave the summons there. Am I legally obligated to appear at this court date? Should I call the collection agency? Also, the courthouse lists the reason for my court date as "return date," what does this mean?
I belive return date is the date the summons was returned to the
I belive return date is the date the summons was returned to the courthouse. What you want to look for is if it says they have service and what kind of service. Call the clerk of the district court to find out when and if you have court. They can also give info on whos filling against you.
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Also, the courthouse lists the reason for my court date as "return date," what does this mean? |
'Return date' means the date when you're required to appear before the court. That is the date mentioned in the summon.
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