Legal Question in Business Law in Texas
citation in sworn account debt
this citation was issued by a judge.
he has ''commanded'' me to fill out the attached paperwork and submit.
what happens if i dont comply? this is for debt recovery, not criminal. could i go to jail for not compling?
Asked on 4/22/07, 9:38 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: citation in sworn account debt
If you don't respond the complaining party will take a default judgment against you.
Disobeying a judge's order is one of the more foolish things you can do.
Answered on 4/23/07, 2:21 pm
Charles Williamson
Charles J. Williamson, Attorney At Law
Re: citation in sworn account debt
Yes, you can be put in jail for "contempt of court."
Answered on 4/22/07, 10:10 pm
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