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    Jul 23, 2009, 06:57 AM
    Lawsuit by creditor
    Do you have to be notified if you being sued by a creditor or collection agency
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    Jul 23, 2009, 06:58 AM

    Yes, you have to be served with papers (a summons/complaint). HOW you are served varies by State - personal, mail, substitute.
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    Jul 23, 2009, 07:01 AM

    This is your constitutional right of due process. Before legal action can be taken against you, you have to have your day in court. The NY AG recently filed suit to overturn about 100,000 judgements where the plaintiffs used a process server that did not legally serve defendants.
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