Is it legal to pass judgement without being served or asked to show up to court?
I have a old credit card bill. I originally agreed to pay $120 a month but haven't been able to afford that for some time. They were not willing to negotiate. Now I have received papers saying a judgement has been made against me in court. I was never served with court papers saying when to show up. Only judgement papers. Now they are threatening to garnish my wages. I have heard they cannot take my whole paycheck. Is this true? And can the court pass judgement without me being served? I work part-time and have three kids to feed. Can't afford them to take the whole paycheck. I live in MN if that helps.