Although you don't have to hire a lawyer, you should. Entering into a legally binding agreement isn't something you should take lightly. Signing a document without fully comprehending the terms or your rights is dangerous. It can lead to significant unintended consequences and time-consuming legal battles.
Specifically, the rule states that a debt collector cannot: Make more than seven calls within a seven-day period to a consumer regarding a specific debt. Call a consumer within seven days after having a telephone conversation about that debt.
It's important to respond to (or answer) the lawsuit. You do this by filing official paperwork with the court. Be sure to address every point in the complaint, raise any defenses you have, and file the paperwork within the time frame provided.
An answer is what you tell the court about what the plaintiff said in the complaint. The answer tells the court your defenses or reasons the plaintiff must not win the case. The answer can be told to the clerk at the courthouse in person, or can be written down and given to the clerk in writing.
The answer can be told to the clerk at the courthouse in person, or can be written down and given to the clerk in writing. It may be easier for you to answer in person.
A general agreement is a legally binding document between two or more parties that makes the terms and conditions of their agreement enforceable.