Am I in trouble?

[Amarie60]

Today I received a certified letter for citation for civil contempt from Asset Acceptance L.L.C. It was delivered at my P.O. Box. This is a 13 year old credit card debt that has been bought and sold too many times. I cannot afford to pay this old debt nor go to court on this date. What rights do I have? Will I be arrested. My legal address is Illinois but I reside in Indiana and the citation is from an Indian court. Please give me some insight. Thanks A.

 

[seniorjudge]

Did the info come from the court?

If so, then go to the hearing.

If you do not go, then they can get a default judgment against you.

 

[Amarie60]

Yes. This citation did come from the court. I am afraid to go. Doesn't that mean consent? What would I tell a judge? There is only a two letter initial athe the Deputy Clerks signature spot and a slight imprint from an impression stamp. What rights do I have? Is there anyway I can learn what to say in my defense? Thanks so much for your reply. A.

 

[seniorjudge]

If you owe the bill pay it.

The fact that you do not have money is no defense.

If you do not show up, a default judgment will be entered against you.