I have received an "Alias Summons" to file a written appearance for a complaint or lawsuit against me for credit card debt by Capital One. It says if I fail to do so, a judgement by default may be taken against me for the relief asked in the complaint. I have heard that in some areas of Illinois, the courts are arresting and jailing people for contempt for ignoring a summons for debt collection. My question is, in my area, can they do this to me? I live in Chicago, Cook County. Also, I have no job, no assets, I don't even have a checking account. In other words, I have nothing. I can't even afford the filing fee for the written appearance. So would they still take a judgement by default against me, and would that also lead to arrest and jailing? What can I do? Thank you.
I have received an alias summons You cannot be jailed for ignoring a lawsuit complaint. I think what you are talking about is ignoring an information subpoena that comes after a default judgment. Once there is a judgment, the court has the authority to order you to disclose your assets or be held in contempt.
I have received an alias summons You cannot be jailed for ignoring a lawsuit complaint. I think what you are talking about is ignoring an information subpoena that comes after a default judgment. Once there is a judgment, the court has the authority to order you to disclose your assets or be held in contempt.
I have received an alias summons You cannot be jailed for ignoring a lawsuit complaint. I think what you are talking about is ignoring an information subpoena that comes after a default judgment. Once there is a judgment, the court has the authority to order you to disclose your assets or be held in contempt.
