need help with summons

[Anonymous]

I recently got a summon at my house. It stated that I have twenty days to respond to it. I still have about five days left. I also settled this debt with the law office that is suing me yesterday. I have everything in writing ,But my question is do I still need to file a response with the courts before the twenty days or does the law firm have to do this. Any advice will help

[laz98]

i honestly do not know the correct answer, but i would advise you NOT to trust the law office that is suing you to do what is in YOUR best interest.

[guiness56]

In your best interest, file the response and let them know you have settled the debt.  Include copies of everything you have.

[Anonymous]

ok thank you for for help. I will go down there on monday and turn in the response.

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I recently got a summon at my house. It stated that I have twenty days to respond to it. I still have about five days left. I also settled this debt with the law office that is suing me yesterday. I have everything in writing ,But my question is do I still need to file a response with the courts before the twenty days or does the law firm have to do this. Any advice will help

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If you were given a receipt for payment and a notarized general release, you really shouldn't have to worry.