judgement w/o trial
Date: Sat, 07/03/2010 - 10:55
MY girlfriend and I opened a bank account in colorado and I ended up owing them over $600. A collection agency bought this debt and I got served w/ a summons to go to court. I was worried about showing up in court and so I never went and then I saw that I got a default judgment w/o trial A few weeks later I got sered some more papers that asked what I own and if I have any bank accounts things like that. I answered honestly saying that I dont own anything and I'm a student and dont go to work. I am a little terrified that I could get an arrest warrant now? Is tha the case and I ended up breaking up w/ that girlfriend and she was in that bank account as a joint account but nothing has ever happened to her and I don't understand why I'm the one in all the legal trouble. Also how can I handle this judgement if I can't pay it? The total amount now is over $2k with interest and legal fees. Can someone please help!!
thanks
thanks
No, you cant go to jail for civil debts. Does your ex work?
No, you cant go to jail for civil debts.
Does your ex work? they can now garnish wages and levy your bank accounts. They will pursue both of you..
Soaplady: Any chance their judgment can be reduced by trying to
Soaplady:
Any chance their judgment can be reduced by trying to pay through the courts? Up to the judge? $600 to $2000 is quite a difference.
Since they failed to respond to the summons or appear in court,
Since they failed to respond to the summons or appear in court, this is not likely. They could try to settle thru the creditor.