How To Answer A Credit Card Summons

Posted by The Popular News Today on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

By Allan Henry


If you have wondered how to answer a credit card summons, this article is for you. Even though the different ways that I have seen people decide on how to answer a credit card summons are quite unique, there is really only one way to answer. The process is quite basic but there are a few things that are important to know which I will share with you.

The first thing to understand when deciding how to answer a credit card summons is that not answering is not an option. Some people become scared that they might lose everything that they have and decide to pretend that they were not summoned. This is a much larger mistake because by not answering a summons you will automatically lose the case made against you.

Answering the summons is quite simple. All that you need to do is follow the legal procedure for whatever or whenever you are being summoned. This may feel like you are giving in or admitting defeat. In fact it is quite the opposite. Now that you have answered the summons you can use other methods to win the case presented against you.

The majority of credit card lawsuits are won or lost because of the level of knowledge that the consumer has about the legal process. Because of this I think instead of asking how to answer a credit card summons, it is more important to ask how to handle yourself in court.

Like I have previously hinted towards, knowledge will be your best ally in the courtroom. To show you are a legally educated consumer, you should request proof that the creditor had money in their possession that they then loaned to you for your credit card. It is also wise to request that your valid signed and dated contract be produced to know what you agreed to. If you do these things the opposing attorney will definitely be shocked and his or her assumption that you have little legal knowledge will be blown out of the water.

To answer the question of how to answer a credit card summons is simple just answer it legally! Do not run away from it or pretend that you were not summoned. If you do you will surely lose the case against you. Instead, spend your time and effort preparing to face the opposing attorney. By doing this you will be much more likely to achieve a favorable ruling.




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