Broke Chick
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(10/20/06 8:23 pm)
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Re: Should I do anything
This is NOT the time to DV them! This is NOT a dunning mailing: The Plaintiff has, indeed, gotten the dismissal overturned. Those are your copies of the pleadings as filed at the court being served to you; first-class mail is acceptable for mailing these copies under the Rules of Civil Procedure. (Summonses and complaints are usually handled differently, and might require certified mail if service is done that way.)
In other words, they have gotten their Motion granted, and you did not show up to argue otherwise (you would have had to show up--and file your own Motion and Brief (Memorandum) to Oppose the Motion ). So, they get another shot at suing you, since they successfully argued that they made an error in not serving you correctly the first time! (OOPSIE!)
I noticed the date of your post, wesaidso, was in August. Did they serve you properly this time? What happened?
If nothing has, or they have served you again, look below...
It does act as an end-run around the SOLC. But, don't give up! Since the SOLC may have "run" by now--if they have not renewed the suit already but do so in the future-- argue the SOLC in a Motion to Dismiss based on that. Use it as a defense in your Answer as well should it be necessary; have that ready in case the MTD fails. If you are not sure, argue it anyway, and let the Court decide.
If they have gone ahead with the lawsuit already, I sure hope you argued that SOL had run. If not, try to get the court to allow you to amend the answer to add this defense if you still can. It could well be the difference between getting the complaint dismissed or having to fight the case/risk a judgment against you.
Edited by: Broke Chick at: 10/20/06 8:26 pm
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