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    Mar 2, 2010, 01:05 PM
    Summons of debt
    Hello,

    We are business in California who has a debt to a company in New Jersey. They have a hired a lawyer to collect their debt from us. The lawyer is using a pay or go to court in New Jersey tactic. Can they summons me to a court in New Jersey if we are in California? The debt is about $7000 and I offered a settlement of $5000, will this amount warrant a law suit? I know they don't have a contract with us over the product or payment agreement. Would I need to representment myself in NJ and would I be responsible for their attorney fees?

    Thank you,

    Bob
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    Mar 2, 2010, 05:32 PM

    They may sue you for one dollar, and most likely yes, since they will also sue for attorney and court fees, so your 7000 will end up being a lot more after all that is added.

    If you offered 5000 and it is only 7000, if you really owe it, why not just pay it
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