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Sample Judge Order With A Credit Card In Georgia
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Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
Basically, you need to explain the reason you are filing, what you would like to see happen (the relief you are requesting) and provide specific examples of what occurred that makes you think the judge should give you what you are asking for.
Initial Duration: A judgment in Georgia is valid for seven years from the date it is issued. During this period, the creditor can take various actions to collect the debt. 2. Renewal: Before the initial seven-year period expires, the creditor can renew the judgment for an additional seven years.
Written by Upsolve Team. Step 1: Address Each Allegation/Complaint. Step 2: Raise Your Defenses and Counterclaims. Step 3: Complete the Verification and Certificate of Service Forms. Step 4: Make Copies of Your Forms & File With the Court. Step 5: Serve a Copy of the Answer on the Plaintiff.
You can file a claim for which you are seeking $15,000 or less. If your claim exceeds $15,000 principal, the Magistrate Court does not have jurisdiction (the legal authority) to hear your case, and it must be filed in another court; such as, Superior Court.
Defenses you can use in a debt lawsuit Defense: Running the statute of limitations. The plaintiff must file a lawsuit within a set amount of time. Breach of contract by Plaintiff. No breach by Defendant. Discharge by bankruptcy. Statute of frauds. Satisfaction. Cancelation of contract. Lack of Consideration.
Your answer should include the court name, case name, case number, and your affirmative defenses. Print three copies of your answer. File one with the clerk's office and mail (or “serve”) one to the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney. The plaintiff is the debt collector, creditor, or law firm suing you.
A defendant shall serve his answer within 30 days after the service of the summons and complaint upon him, unless otherwise provided by statute. A cross-claim or counterclaim shall not require an answer, unless one is required by order of the court, and shall automatically stand denied.
A defendant may choose to submit a motion to dismiss for one of two reasons: 1) to allege a lack of jurisdiction over the defendant; or 2) to show that the plaintiff's claim is without legal or factual merit.
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You can respond without hiring an attorney. When you receive a summons, you must answer it to avoid a default judgment (an automatic loss).Here's everything you need to know about drafting and filing an Answer to a credit card debt lawsuit, with sample Answers included. Complete the Motion for Contempt form. 2. Complete the Verification form and have it notarized. 3. Here's an example of a Superior Court Answer form for Georgia courts. Note that if you use this form, you'll have to fill it out on your own. For credit card payments, the cardholder must be present with identification. I have a dispute with a credit card company who recently filed a lawsuit (Georgia case). I settled the suit out of court.
