what court handle debt disputes in pennslyvania?
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depends on the size of the debt - small claims court or the local county court
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First off this sounds like a threat.\n\nIf you owe a business or professional (Accountant, Lawyer, Doctor, etc.) they typically don't have the ability to report directly to a Credit bureau.\n\nThe only 2 ways they can do this:\n\n1) Send your debt to a collection agency who will try and collect from you. Each state has specific laws regarding how long they have to try before they can report to bureaus.\n\n2) The "Professional" can take you to court. If he wins he will get a Civil Judgment. That will most likely be reported to the bureaus.\n\nIt is always best to negotiate a settlement/payment plan with the original lender.\n\nIf you know the charge/debt is incorrect than I would let him either take you to court where you can present to the Judge your information and depending on your jurisdiction you can recieve a judgment for your costs if you win.\n\nIf he takes you to collection you can ask the Collection Agency to validate the debt and they have 30 days to provide you with the pertinent info (date of debt, how much, copy of invoice, etc.) to prove their debt. That will at least buy you 30 days.\n\nIf you are just being threatened and you know that the debt is invalid then send them a certified letter requesting validation(proof) of the debt.\n\nGood Luck
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I tried to find this for you, however, I didn't have much luck finding it online. I'm assuming you're looking for the Summit Township in Crawford County (closest I could find to Meadville-unfortunately, I don't know PA very well), and there wasn't much on their website other than an email address to contact them. I would suggest calling or emailing the Register of Deeds office to see if they can email you a copy. It does say on their website that they can mail or fax, so perhaps they can email as well. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find any online records for them. \n\nAnother suggestion is to contact the local planning board. They should have copies of the plat maps available. Let me warn you though, plat maps can be very large. Good luck, I hope this helps a little.\n\nedit: Also, in case you didn't know, a Plat Map is different from a regular map that just shows roads, etc. A plat map will show a specific subdivision, may contain conditions and restrictions for that subdivision, and shows the lot lines along with any easements, etc.
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This site is specific to PA.\nhttp://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/\nHappy hunting
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you might want to try tennesseecase.net
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You really need to touch base with a local attorney on this one.  I'm not familiar with PA law.  I took a look at the statutes and it's got me confused.  It does not really define what "personal property" is, nor does it even tell me if you can legally seize such property resulting from such suits, unless it was a "secured" debt.  \n\nIn Michigan and many other states, they can't take your furniture unless it was the furniture store who was the creditor, and they sued you.\n\nCredit Card companies would have to go after bank accounts, wages, or "real property" which is defined as real estate, auto's/cars/boats, or similar property that is licensed or deeded.  That way (I assume) they can prove you are the sole owner.  They can not seize a car if it's jointly owned, or bank account if they are joint.   \n\nBut PA may be differant, so chat with an attorney.
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Try Consumer Credit Counselling Service (0800 1381111), National Debtline (0808 8084000) or Citizens Advice (www.adviceguide.org for advice or to find local bureau). They all give free advice and can negotiate on your behalf with creditors.\n\n"Debt management companies" are profit-making organisations who WILL charge you, so avoid them.
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If you are disputing the debt, contact the credit reporting agency and file a dispute. The creditor will have to validate the dept, or it must be removed from your report!
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Try a real estate lawyer.  PA Bar Association should be able to find one for you.  \n\nIf in Eastern PA, good luck.  Flooding has only recently become a big issue for much of that region.
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Yes.  What the company that charged off the credit card did, was to sell your contract (account) to the collection agency/attorney that is calling you.  They can take you to court and sue for a judgment against you.  If you own a house they can put a lien on it. They can also demand $35 a week (or the sum the judge says) until the debt is payed off. Or, attach your wages.\n\nYou do have rights regarding their right to call.  You could call your State Attorney General to find out your rights.  (I know, after a while you want to disconnect the phone and except calls from no one.  I found it very depressing.)\n\nThe best thing is to eventually negotiate a settlement with them.  I think it is better to do this before it goes to judgment.  Also, Stay up with the court procedures.  As soon as you get served go to the Court house and fill out the form "Appearance".  I think if you look like a fighter they will be more willing to negotiate to a lower settlement.\n\nI got a lot of help from:\n\nwww.creditinfocenter.com\n\nGood luck!
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There would definitely be a statute of limitations for a misdemeanor charge.  Here is a link to Pennsylvania's Code to find details:
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Actually any one can do it. If you owe a business money and you decide not to pay it most businesses instead of going to court will give it to a collection agency which intern sends you a nice letter and then if you dont pay it they put a nice spot on your credit.  Yes you know about any borrowing institututions who do it regually.  But through a collection agency almost anyone can.  If you see any you can dispute it though.
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at the courthouse. they are required to post it or publish it, to give the people a chance to pay the debt. our court house has a bulletin board with properties listed, and the taxes owed.
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go to the court that issued the judgment, and have them enforce it. they could garner wages or confiscate property from them. Or, sell the debt to a collection agency. You will only get a small amount, but its better than nothing and then its no longer your problem.
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I would research if she had an attorney.  You might check with the county court house too.\n\nI live in Knoxville, TN - its a pretty day today isn't it?  Good luck!
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Hon. Matthew N. Wright\n760 North Woodbourne Road\nLanghorne, PA 19047\n(215) 757-8538\nFax: (215) 757-8510
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closest is doylestown in bucks county...\nBucks County Legal Aid Society: Central\n100 Union St, Doylestown, PA\n27 mi SE - (215) 340-1818\notherwise try this website:\nhttp://allentown.lawyers.findlaw.com/\nthey claim they give free legal aid