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#1
08-22-2007, 01:11 PM
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 Is it okay for papers being served...What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania Is it okay for papers being served, to be served to someone other than that party? My daughter was served "notice of hearing" paperwork for me? She just turned 18. Is that okay for someone else to receive that notice - I mean really - it's not something that you would anyone else really seeing... As always - thanks in advance for the advice!! |
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#2
08-22-2007, 01:21 PM
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#3
08-22-2007, 01:23 PM
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| Thank you GulfBreeze for your help!! |
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#4
08-22-2007, 01:31 PM
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| Pennsylvania Small Claims Court In Philadelphia, Small Claims cases are heard in Municipal Court; elsewhere, in District or Justice Court. Statues: Philadelphia Statutes Annotated, Title 42, Part II, Subpart A, Article D, Ch. 11, Subchapter B, Section 1123; Title 42, Part II, Article E, Ch. 15, Subchapter B, Sections 1511-1520. Rules of Civil Procedure Governing Actions and Proceedings Before District Justices, Rules 201-325; Philadelphia Municipal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules 101-134. Dollar Limit:: Philadelphia Municipal Court: $10,000; District or Justice Court: $8,000. Where To Sue: Where defendant resides or is found or where breach or injury occurred. Corporation resides where it has principal place of business. Service: Certified or registered mail, sheriff or court- approved disinterested adult. Hearing Date: Municipal Court: Set by court. District or Justice Court: 12-60 days from service. Attorneys: Allowed; required for corporations, except when corporation is defendant and claims is for more than $2,500 (Philadelphia Municipal Court). Transfer: Municipal Court: If defendant counterclaims over jurisdictional limit, case tried in Court of Common Pleas. District or Justice Court: No provision. Appeals: By either side for new trial or a trial by jury; to Court of Common Pleas within 30 days. Special Provisions: District Justice Court: no real estate cases; court may order installment payments; court may order arbitration. Municipal Court: no jury trial. If claiming more than $2,000 for injury to self or property, will have to submit a verified (signed under oath) statement of claim (Philadelphia Municipal Court). |
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#5
08-22-2007, 01:48 PM
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| Anddddd - Is it true that in Pennsylvania they can't garnish wages for credit card debt (something else I heard through the grapevine - - just checking to see if they are sour grapes  )hmmmm - i had another question - but forgot  |
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#6
08-22-2007, 01:56 PM
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No wage attachment in this state except for taxes and child support.
__________________ If you feel my answer is rude, mean, snarky or in anyway not to your liking, I did my job. You don't need to tell me. No private messages, I do not reply to them. |
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#7
08-22-2007, 02:00 PM
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| Thank you racer72. |
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