Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

collection issue, I received a summons to appear in Mesa County court Grand Junction Colorado. I reside in Southern Calif. and could not afford to travel to appear. Requested an alternate method, (phone conference or change of venue) but was denied. Consequently I did not appear and was in default. Was this action by the Colorado court legal?


Asked on 3/16/12, 8:57 am

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

If the creditor had reason to know you don't live in Grand Junction, CO, and sued you there in order to make it inconvenient for you to defend the case, this is called "distant forum abuse" and it is an unlawful debt collection practice for which you could sue the creditor or collection agency. I would like to hear more.

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Answered on 3/16/12, 3:06 pm


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