Hi, all, please help... I received a court summon today (sept 26th, 2008), which states that I am being sued by Brachfeld & Associates (plaintiff CACH, LLC) for a debt of 1,125.00 that I owned them plus interests. I have 30 days to respond, but in the court letter, it said it was filed on Aug 22nd, 2008, so it's passed 30 days, but I just received the letter today (sept 26th, 2008). What am I supposed to do now? Moreover, I have evidence showing that I already paid Brachfeld & Associates $1392.40 on March 13th. The lady told me my case was resolved and closed, so I was so suprised and angry when I saw this court summon. I've been trying to call them for hours today, but the lines are all busy. any ideas how to deal with this. Thanks, Carl
This $125.00 might be extra charges/interest that they added on after you paid them in March. Look carefully at he paperwork that they sent you before you made that March payment. Some small print crap might be contained in there.
Thanks greg1045, I think I made a typo, they are asking $1125.00, the same amount I owned them before March. I paid them $1392.40 because of the added interest to that $1125.00. Should I send a response to the court? but now it's 30 days after the court letterwas issued (Aug 22nd, 2008) . However I just received this letter today (Spet 26th, 2008).
The issue date doesn't matter. The date YOU received the summons is the date you mark the 30 days by. If it was served properly there will be a stamp/signature from the constable that delivered it. Definitely answer the summons and state that the account is paid in full. Include supporting documentation and send a copy to the plaintiff's attorney, certified mail return receipt. That should end it.
