Benjamin Trotter, Attorney at Law, P.C.

If you have been properly served with a lawsuit in Texas, the clock is ticking on when you must respond and answer. The guidelines below will help you if you have been sued by a debt collector or your credit card company. Deadline to Respond There are two different deadlines to know if you have been served with a lawsuit. Lawsuits in Smalls Claims Court You have 14 days to respond (file an answer) if you have been sued in a Justice of the Peace Court in Texas and received a summons in person.
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