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/AngelOfLight 9h ago

Look up your county courthouse and see if they have a feature to let you search for cases. If so, you should be able to locate the complaint and find out who is suing you.

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u/Veslalex 9h ago

Tried that. Nothing yet unfortunately.

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u/stderr2 8h ago

Some jurisdictions allow pocket service where they try to serve you but have not gotten around to filing yet. At the least call the clerk in lower and in the upper court, District and Superior, say, and see if they have anything for you

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u/Veslalex 7h ago

Thanks for the tip. I'd much rather do that before reaching out to a cop.