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smsun
Jun 5, 2008, 01:23 PM
Summons for old credit card debt. Process server unable to serve me w/in FL's 120 day limit. Does anyone know what the next step for the law firm that is from the opposite end of the state? I intend to defend and request validation but will not make it easy for them. Any answers appreciated.

twinkiedooter
Jun 5, 2008, 01:39 PM
If you were not served the appropriate time frame more than likely the law firm will just refile and try to serve you again. Expect it to be refiled within a month or so or whenever the paperwork is cranked out again and taken to the courthouse to file.

smsun
Jun 5, 2008, 02:09 PM
Thank you for your answer. Wonder how many times they will file it?

progunr
Jun 5, 2008, 02:34 PM
If it were me, I would file it until I got you served, one way or the other, but that's me.

Actually, who knows?

The amount of money they are seeking would have a big impact upon how determined they may be, that along with how confident they are in being able to actually collect the jugdment should they receive it.