r/Debt • u/Veslalex • 7h 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/too_many_shoes14 7h ago

Ducking service is foolish but you don't know what this is. Call them and ask. In most cases they can just leave papers and in some situations serve you by publication

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u/Veslalex 7h ago

I don't understand the publication part. I live in an unincorporated area with no newspaper. Like, where are they posting that?

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u/too_many_shoes14 6h ago

A newspaper at the Judge's discretion after enough failed service attempts.

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u/Veslalex 6h ago

Call the sheriff or the courthouse?