Alabama Consumer attorney John Watts discusses one of the most important questions that is often asked by consumers who have been sued by debt buyers – “How long do I have to respond to the collector’s lawsuit against me in Alabama?”
The time limit to file an Answer (to avoid a default judgment) is counted from the time you are served with a copy of the complaint. In Circuit Court in Alabama you have 30 days to respond. In Alabama District and Small Claims Courts, you have 14 days.
If you would like to read answers to frequently asked questions on collection lawsuits click here – http://www.alabamaconsumer.com/CM/Custom/FAQs-About-being-Sued.asp.
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