Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas

My mother in law has served me with a law suit for nearly $10,000 for household appliances that were financed in her name. These items were paid on time every month and never late. Can she sue me if the agreement was between her and my husband only. The only invlovement I had was maintaining the family finances and paying the monthly bill. This lawsuit does not name my husband at all. I am the daughter in law that she is angry with.


Asked on 4/17/10, 12:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Williamson Charles J. Williamson, Attorney At Law

First, it makes no sense that she's suing when, as you indicate, the appliances are all paid for. Once they're paid for, her exposure to liability comes to an end. That being the case, she has no grounds to sue you. There must be some things you haven't included in your request for help. Could be tricky on the question of whether she can sue just you - assuming she has a valid basis for suing. If your name is not on the agreement, then you can argue that you are not a named party in the contract. On the other hand, there's an assumption that both husband and wife are responsible for debt incurred during their marriage. You would have to share a lot more information in order to be adequately advised.

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Answered on 4/22/10, 1:41 pm


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