Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

a written response

How do you write a response to a attached complaint i have been served with a summon. I have not paid for my car in months. But l want to keep the car. The car loan people want to take it back l am behind 6 months. How can l write a response to this. I need to write a response ASAP. Thank you for your time


Asked on 11/19/07, 10:13 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: a written response

the site does not permit attachments. You cannot expect to keeop the car and not make the agreed upon payments. You need to contact the plaintiff and see if you can work something out. If you can't pay as agreed or the seller is unwilling to accept different terms, then you will need to give the car back and there will likely be funds owed in addition to just giving the car back.

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Answered on 11/19/07, 10:25 am
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: a written response

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

You need to respond to each and every allegation set forth in the complaint. Find a sample Answer either online or in a law library and follow the same format being sure to include the style of the case.

Frankly, however, if you have not paid for the car in 6 months, it is not reasonable to expect to keep it. The court will most likely rule against you in any hearing and a judgment will be entered. You should speak with the lender and try to make arrangements for payments if you truly want to keep the car. You will not find charity from the court or the lender.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/19/07, 11:38 am


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