They sued the wrong person

[gpatel76]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA

Hello,
I am sued by one of the University in my area for not paying the tuition. The problem with this case is that they've got the wrong person. I have only attended that university for one semester and someone else has the same name as I do. They have send me the bill for the university and it doesn't even have my correct STUDENT ID. I really don't want to go to court and settle this matter. I don't want to pay court or attorney FEE. What if I call the attorney and explain the situation and he/she still wants to go to court. What are my options? I have been really stressed since I receive this order. Thank you in advance,

Thanks,
~MP

 

[justalayman]

What if I call the attorney and explain the situation and he/she still wants to go to court.

That is the first thing I would have done when getting notice.

What are my options?

convince them they have the wrong person or go to court and show the courts they have the wrong person.

 

[dolebot]

You have an obligation to protect yourself yes?

By not showing up or calling or doing anything at all they will obtain a default and may then garnish wages, levy upon your property, etc.

I'd call the lawyer and set up a meeting - its going to happen anyways (during the discovery phase) - and this way you stop bills from piling up on the other side.