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    Default Never Served Summons

    My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: NY

    My mom called me a few weeks ago saying that someone showed up at their house looking for me. My dad said that I do not live there. The person left and never asked if she had the right house or where I was.

    Yesterday I got a letter from a backruptcy attorney offering advise on backruptcy because they found my name on a list of pending lawsuits. So I figure that this lady that showed up at my parents is trying to serve me.

    Well I have not received a summons, and I have no idea what to do. Can they do anything to me without serving me? I have no idea why they are trying to serve me at my parents. I have my own current address. Where do I call to find out about a pending lawsuit? County court? I live in a different city than my parents but the same county.
    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Never Served Summons

    If they can't successfully serve you in person, they can seek permission from the court for substituted service, usually involving a combination of mailing, public posting, and publication in a newspaper, that the court believe is reasonably likely to inform you of the pending lawsuit.

    Try checking for pending cases in the county where you live, where your parents live, and in other counties where you've lived.

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