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Old 04-21-2005, 10:19 AM
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past summons date-now what?

What is the name of your state? Washington State
Collection agency served a summons to respond in 20 days. Friend failed to respond. It is now about 35 days! I looked on line for the court date and found no date. What happens to the case? Will he get a notice of any such court date?
I did type him a letter to give to the Collection agency asking to validate the debt. Should a copy be file with the courthouse as well? Or is this letter a simple waste of time now?
Any help would be appreciated!
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Old 04-22-2005, 04:28 PM
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There is no court date listed in any of the summons or complaint letters they filed with the courts. Do they normally have a court date for these things? Please help!
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Old 04-22-2005, 06:15 PM
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If your friend didn't file an Answer in the time specified, then the Plaintiff will simply file a Motion for Summary Judgment - and win the judgment. Its quite likely your friend already has a judgment against him/her !! Call the courthouse on Monday morning and ask.

Your friend had best watch his/her bank accounts, that's usually the first thing they go after and seize.
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Thank you for your reply! I will have him do that and see what he can find out.
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