What are my options for small claims against my credit card company?
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What are my options for small claims against my credit card company?
A friend told me that I was listed as a failurr to appear, but i no longer live in or near the county and never received a summons to appear. I saw that I am scheduled for the next business day, but I cant request off of work in time. What do I do? I dont want to file bankruptcy but my credit is shot. I have no home or car, either
Asked on July 6, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I would call the representative for the credit card company presumably suing you to see if you can get the court matter continued to another date.
If that is an option, then you should call the court clerk to request the same explaining that you were never served with the summons and complaint and see what the result is.
Most likely the court clerk will advise you to show up at the hearing since he or she cannot unilaterally continue the matter.
You need to realize that a court hearing date is a serious matter and if you do not show up, even though you were not served with the summons and complaint, a default could be entered against you which you will then be forced to try and set aside resulting in more effort and work for you as well as more time away from work.
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