Being Sued Over Credit Card Debt in Tennessee
A couple days after getting married, I was served a summons to appear in court by a firm that bought an old credit card debt of mine.
The credit card was from 1999 - 2001, the limit was $2500, but I'm being sued for $5500. I have a vehicle in my name, and my husband put my name on his checking. I've been unable to find a lawyer I can afford, what is going to happen when I go to court alone? Thank you in advance, "scared to death"
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FInd out what the Statute Of Limitations is in TN
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Was that a note to yourself, Mike? ;)
The limitations period appears to be six years, so depending on the dates involved this could be timely.
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Was that a note to yourself, Mike?
No that was empowering people to do some research on their own instead of sticking the ba-ba in their mouth and singing them a lulaby to go back to sleep.
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When was the last action taken on the card (ie date of last payment). If the SOL has expired, that is the defense you can use when going to court.
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No that was empowering people to do some research on their own instead of sticking the ba-ba in their mouth and singing them a lulaby to go back to sleep.
Thank you, but I already know the SOL is 7 years, I've done some research, but found nothing to tell me what may happen in court. I have children and do not want to go to jail.
I don't have any proof of when the last payment was, and am still looking through old boxes in the hopes that I may find it. Guess in this case S.O.L. has a couple meanings. Thanks
Re: Being Sued Over Credit Card Debt in Tennessee
A civil lawsuit results in a money judgment, not a jail term.