I just received a citation for a civil law suit for the amount of $9,730.00 dollars from the plaintiffs attorney. I do owe money, but this amount is inflated by about double. I am not looking to fight as I don't have paperwork to back this up nor wanting to lose even more money if I cannot defend my side. I have two questions.
1. Should I just contact the plaintiffs attorney and try to settle for less (if they do that at all)?
2. I have lost my job back in April and don't have that money, what would happen if I lose and don't have the money to pay (I do own my home and I do have a retirement, but huge penalties if I touch it).
Any help on how to proceed that would be minimal damage would be greatly appreciated.
1. Should I just contact the plaintiffs attorney and try to settle for less (if they do that at all)?
2. I have lost my job back in April and don't have that money, what would happen if I lose and don't have the money to pay (I do own my home and I do have a retirement, but huge penalties if I touch it).
Any help on how to proceed that would be minimal damage would be greatly appreciated.