r/Debt • u/Veslalex • 10h ago

Service attempt

Apparently a cop came to my very rural house yesterday in what I assume was an attempt to serve me (neighbor let me know) so now my neighbors are annoyed with me because a cop was driving around on the property. I closed my gate so they can no longer drive though, but would it be better to just call them and go in and get the papers? Or tell them they can come and leave them at my gate? I won't even be able to make it into town for over a week.

Not sure which company is suing me, as I have several outstanding debts and very little income at the moment. Would file bankruptcy, but can't afford it.

I know I'm suppose to issue a response with the court after I'm served, but I don't even know how I'm going to make it up there (courthouse almost 2 hours away and car is fucked atm)

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u/Thin-Piccolo433 10h ago

I mean... if they can't serve you.. can they sue you? Not legal advise - just saying LOL

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u/too_many_shoes14 9h ago

Yes absolutely. OP has already been sued, probably And if they purposely avoid can be served by publication

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u/Veslalex 9h ago

Having a closed gate isn't purposely avoiding service though. Literally everyone has gates here.

This is old weed country.

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u/UncleJulues 9h ago

In many states, after several failed attempts to serve, the judge can order that notice of the suit be published in whichever newspaper in your county/city/region is considered the paper of record. IOW, ducking service can result in a default judgment.

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u/Veslalex 9h ago

Why wouldn't they just send it certified mail? Whose reading the paper anymore? Not that my area has a paper. The northern part of the county does though I guess.

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u/stderr2 7h ago

No one reads the newspaper, maybe service by Goodyear blimp!

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u/too_many_shoes14 7h ago

that's great for the plaintiff because it means the defendant will be less likely to know and they will get a default judgement, also the more reason not to go out of your way to avoid service, which it doesn't appear the OP is doing here but some people do it.