Texas Plaintiff's Original Petition for Debt Collection
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Once you have a judgment against you, creditors can garnish your bank account in Texas. They do this with a Writ of Garnishment. They cannot garnish your wages but once you deposit your paycheck into the bank they can freeze your account with a valid judgment.
Don't admit liability for the debt; force the creditor to prove the debt and your responsibility for it. File the Answer with the Clerk of Court. Ask for a stamped copy of the Answer from the Clerk of Court. Send the stamped copy certified mail to the plaintiff.
Don't admit liability for the debt; force the creditor to prove the debt and your responsibility for it. File the Answer with the Clerk of Court. Ask for a stamped copy of the Answer from the Clerk of Court. Send the stamped copy certified mail to the plaintiff.
Your answer can be a handwritten letter to the court that says you do not agree with the lawsuit. Include your case (cause) number and mailing address and any defenses you may have to the lawsuit; for example, the amount they claim you owe is incorrect, the account isn't yours, or the debt is older than 4 years.
Talk to a lawyer if you have questions or need help.File (turn in) your completed answer form with the court. To file online, go to E-File Texas and follow the instructions. To file in person, take your answer (and copies) to the district clerk's office in the county where the plaintiff filed the case.
Respond to the Lawsuit or Debt Claim. Challenge the Company's Legal Right to Sue. Push Back on Burden of Proof. Point to the Statute of Limitations. Hire Your Own Attorney. File a Countersuit if the Creditor Overstepped Regulations. File a Petition of Bankruptcy.
File an answer. The most common way to respond to a complaint is by filing an answer. Negotiate. Being served with a lawsuit does not automatically mean you need to appear in court. Request more information from the plaintiff. Cross-complain. File a motion to dismiss.
Debt cases filed in a Texas JP/Justice Court have a deadline of 14 days after the summons is served. If you were served with a summons, but do not file an answer before the deadline, the judge will issue a default judgment against you.Otherwise, you will have a judgment on your record.
Current filing fees are: In district court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $223.00, but that might vary depending on the type of case. To verify your filing fee, click to visit Filing Fees and Waivers. In justice court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $71.