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    Oct 8, 2007, 12:22 PM
    Summons for Judgement
    I received a summons for judgement on a debt that I owe.I would like to know how to serve an answer to the court?I am unable to pay my debt at this time I am permantly disabled and cannot work .I am on workmans compensation with very limited income.
    Should I also send a copy to their lawyer and keep a copy for myself? I have know idea where to start please help!The summons was delivered to me 10/06/07.

    Thank you!
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    Oct 8, 2007, 12:35 PM
    You have to file a notice of Intent to Defend with the court and a copy to the plaintiff. A hearing will be scheduled in which you show up with proof of income and disability. This may not prevent a judgement from being awarded, but it could prevent any attempts to collect until your situation changes.
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    Oct 8, 2007, 04:09 PM
    Depends on what state your in but you usually have 30days to respond. Do respond within that time to both the court and the plaintiff otherwise that can get a default judgment against you. That you don't want, it basically means they win by default because you chose not to respond to them
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