Texas Credit Card Lawsuit Defense Attorney Articles

The following articles were written by Michael W. Weston and is for informational purposes only.  Michael W. Weston is a licensed attorney in the State of Texas.  Any statements contained in this article do not constitute legal advice and no attorney/client relationship is created by reading these articles.

Default Judgment in Texas

If you were properly served with a credit card lawsuit in Texas and you failed to timely file an answer to the summons, a default judgment could be rendered against you.  To determine if service was proper please view my article on Services of Process in Texas. more...

 

How to Answer a Summons in Texas

If you have been sued for debt in Texas and properly served with a lawsuit or summons you must file a written answer to prevent a default judgment from being entered against you.  The purpose of the answer is to enter an appearance, deny the allegations against you and identify your defenses.  To determine if you have been properly served please read my article on Services of Process in Texas. more...

 

Service of Process in Texas – Debt Lawsuit

If you have been sued for a debt in Texas you have to be properly served with the lawsuit.  The purpose of this of course is for the Plaintiff to give you notice that you have been sued.   Service is accomplished when you receive the citation and petition by hand delivery or another authorized means. more...

 

Sued For Debt in Texas

Thousands of Texas consumers are sued by debt purchasers or credit card companies every month.  The statistics show that approximately 90% of consumers do not even respond to the lawsuit and this is about the worst thing you can do because the end result is a judgment.  A judgment can last for 10 years and can be renewed. more...

 

Motion for Summary Judgment in Texas – Debt Lawsuit

If you have been sued for a debt in Texas on an old credit card, it is possible that the creditor attorney will file a Motion for Summary Judgment.  When a creditor files this motion, they are claiming there are no issues of material fact and there is no reason for the case to go to trial. more...

 

Statute of Limitations for Debt in Texas

The statute of limitations to collect debt is Texas if four (4) years.  When this four year clock starts to run has been debated in recent years.  Creditors and debt purchasers try to argue that the clock starts when you made your final payment to the creditor while consumer attorneys argue the clock starts at the first sign of default. More...

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