What happens if someone sues you but you have no money?
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What happens if someone sues you but you have no money?
The lawsuit is not based on whether you can pay—it is based on whether you owe the specific debt amount to that particular plaintiff. Even if you have no money, the court can decide: the creditor has won the lawsuit, and, you still owe that sum of money to that person or company.
How can I sue someone if I don’t know the address?
Here are a few ways that you may be able to use to locate the other party and to ultimately have him or her served.
- Personal Service.
- Send a Letter.
- Search for a Phone Number or Address.
- Use Social Media.
- Pay for a Person Search.
- Consider Contacting Others.
- Search Property Records.
- Use Another Address.
Can you sue someone for ruining your life?
So yes, as a general matter, you can sue for emotional distress in California. In fact, whether you are filing an insurance claim or pursuing a personal injury action in court, your emotional distress damages may account for a significant part of your financial recovery.
Can I sue out-of-state residents in my state?
Out-of-state residents can successfully be sued in your state if you manage to serve them with court papers while they’re physically within your state’s borders and if the dispute arose in your state.
Can you sue someone in Small Claims Court in another state?
Individuals. There are, however, circumstances under which you can use your state’s small claims court to sue an out-of-state resident: Out-of-state residents can successfully be sued in-state if you manage to serve them with court papers while they’re physically within your state’s borders and if the dispute arose in your state.
Can I take a Deposition from someone who lives in another state?
You can take the deposition of a person who lives in another state, but you cannot compel that person to come to your state to do it. If the person is merely a witness (as opposed to a party) you will need your local court to issue an order that the person’s deposition be taken (the order is called… 0 found this answer helpful | 2 lawyers agree
Can a resident of another state bring a defendant to court?
When a resident of one state wants to bring a resident of another state into the home state’s court, they must prove the local court has personal jurisdiction over the defendant.