Default Judgement is explained by Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office (CLARO). Money can be taken from your funds, your account frozen, and show up on your credit report in a default judgement. 1. Remember to file an answer. 2. Order to show cause 3. Use resources like CLARO and LawHelpNY.
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CLARO Part 7 – Discovery
Discovery is an exchange of documents between both the Plaintiff and Defendant. Respond if a demand for Discovery is made.
CLARO Part 6 – Legal Defenses
Become familiar with the common legal defenses you can make in a consumer debt case.
CLARO Part 5 – Answer
Become familiar with an Answer to a summons complaint. Learn in 3 steps what you need to know about filing the Answer.
CLARO Part 3 – What to Expect in Court
Learn the basics of the courtroom and the primary roles of those in the court room.
Consumer Debt CLARO Part 2
Service is one of the first steps of a law suit. Learn the proper ways to be served.
Consumer Debt Overview CLARO
Consumer Debt may come from a variety of sources, student loans, credit card debt, medical bills, car loans, etc.
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