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What to Do If You Are Being Sued More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by K Cheline | permalink
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Slapped with a lawsuit? Here's how to proceed, according to experts.
Tags: lawsuit,judge,courts,small claims court,Geoff Williams,attorney fees,lawyer,personal finance,sued,PerfiBucket-FamilyFinance,lawsuits,law

For further reading: http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2014/02/24/what-to-do-if-you-are-being-sued ^[1]

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5 Things You Should Never Do If You're Sued More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Duncan Clark | permalink
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Being sued can take down your business and take away your livelihood. Be prepared for the worst by knowing what to do if it happens to you.
Tags: business lawsuits,lawsuits,legal advice,legal issues

For further reading: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/5-things-you-should-never-do-if-youre-sued/ ^[2]

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If You Get Sued in Small Claims Court | Nolo.com More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by hasjbal | permalink
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Learn what to do -- and not to do -- if someone sues you in small claims court.

For further reading: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/defendants-small-claims-court-options-29566.html ^[3]

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What Should I Do if I’ve Been Sued for Debt? - FindLaw More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Perry Wong | permalink
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Generally speaking, creditors would rather work out a viable payment plan with their debtors than initiate legal action, which not only costs money, but can prolong the collections process.
Tags: Debt Relief, Debt Negotiation and Settlement

For further reading: http://bankruptcy.findlaw.com/debt-relief/what-should-i-do-if-i-ve-been-sued-for-debt.html ^[4]

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Ten Things You Absolutely, Positively Need to Know When You Get Sued More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Ruud Van Keer | permalink
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It’s one of those unanticipated business problems. The cost of dealing with it can be overwhelming. The risk of loss to you and your business is huge. While you ...
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For further reading: http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/130-Ten-Things-You-Absolutely-Positively-Need-to-Know-When-You-Get-Sued ^[5]

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1. http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2014/02/24/what-to-do-if-you-are-being-sued

2. https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/5-things-you-should-never-do-if-youre-sued/

3. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/defendants-small-claims-court-options-29566.html

4. http://bankruptcy.findlaw.com/debt-relief/what-should-i-do-if-i-ve-been-sued-for-debt.html

5. http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/130-Ten-Things-You-Absolutely-Positively-Need-to-Know-When-You-Get-Sued