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september63

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Mar 1, 2010 8:24 PM
GoChiefs wrote:
september63 wrote: 100% You trying to rehash old shit with me!! That is all on you. You try instigating shit with me, as much as I do with you.
Hows that sickly dog of yours?
Mar 1, 2010 8:24pm
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GoChiefs

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Mar 1, 2010 8:25 PM
september63 wrote: Hows that sickly dog of yours?
Much better..gonna be OK..thanks for asking. :) I'm really disappointed..predictable response as always. ;) I knew you'd go there eventually..just didn't think it would THAT soon. LOL
Mar 1, 2010 8:25pm
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september63

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Mar 1, 2010 8:34 PM
I actually dont care for you much. Not enough I want your dog to not make it. About your dog, I was sincere the first time. This last time i was being a bit sarcastic, but doesnt change the fact Id not ever wish for anyones pets to pass away prematurely.
Mar 1, 2010 8:34pm
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GoChiefs

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Mar 1, 2010 8:39 PM
september63 wrote: I actually dont care for you much.
Mar 1, 2010 8:39pm
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justincredible

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Mar 1, 2010 9:23 PM
ts1227 wrote: You'd think they would call and be like "hey asshole, pay your bill" before sending a letter from an attorney.
Yeah, I would've thought the same thing.
Mar 1, 2010 9:23pm
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Bio-Hazzzzard

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Mar 1, 2010 9:23 PM
wes_mantooth wrote:
ChiBears34 wrote: It's from JJ saying you still owe him!
Off subject....but you have my favorite avatar.
+1 He was my hs BB coach.
Mar 1, 2010 9:23pm
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wes_mantooth

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Mar 1, 2010 9:26 PM
Bio-Hazzzzard wrote:
wes_mantooth wrote:
ChiBears34 wrote: It's from JJ saying you still owe him!
Off subject....but you have my favorite avatar.
+1 He was my hs BB coach.
I played against him twice a year(Lakeland).....great coach.
Mar 1, 2010 9:26pm
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HitsRus

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Mar 1, 2010 10:28 PM
slingshot4ever wrote:
wes_mantooth wrote:
ytownfootball wrote: Not accepting it only delays what eventually becomes innevitable.
Yeah, if it is actually legit. There is so much god damn junk mail anymore, who knows what it could be.
No one wastes money to send junk mail as "certified." It is probably in your best interest to sign for it and open it.

THIS.
Mar 1, 2010 10:28pm
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Little Danny

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Mar 1, 2010 10:33 PM
justincredible wrote:
ts1227 wrote: You'd think they would call and be like "hey asshole, pay your bill" before sending a letter from an attorney.
Yeah, I would've thought the same thing.
My educated guess would be the letter says this very thing--- in a much more politically correct manner, of course. It's the collector's way of showing they made that good faith effort to contact you before filing suit. My guess is the letter will say if you do not call by a certain date they will proceed accordingly.

Going back to what Manhatten Buckeye alluded to earlier, an attorney can Perfect Service of a Complaint by various manners in Ohio. In the event you never claim this mail, or any piece of mail that is a Summons by certified mail, the plaintiff can Perfect Service by Publication. How this work is the the plaintiff files suit against you through Certified Mail. If you do not answer after a period of time the plaintiff could file an affidavit with the court advising they have exhausted all remedies to contact you. The Court will then extend a period of time for you to respond. The plaintiff then files notice of the Complaint in your local newspaper for a month. If you fail to respond to the plaintiff in time a Default Judgment could be awarded against you. This means a judgment has been rendered against you without the opportunity to defend it. If it is something you have liability insurance coverage (ie. car accident, dogbite, slip and fall, professional liability etc.) you could be in violation of your contract and have no coverage.

It does not hurt anything to accept the letter. It has already been sent. Like others have stated maybe it is not quite what you think.

If it is a "One last chance to pay your bill" letter you should just pay your bill or contact them to arrange payments.
Mar 1, 2010 10:33pm
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I Wear Pants

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Mar 1, 2010 11:17 PM
Do you have any reason to think someone might be filing suit against you for something other than the ambulance ride?

Did JJ save up those $12 and buy an attorney?
Mar 1, 2010 11:17pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Mar 1, 2010 11:24 PM
I Wear Pants wrote: Do you have any reason to think someone might be filing suit against you for something other than the ambulance ride?
Not that I can think of. If it isn't about the ambulance bill I'll be extremely surprised.
Mar 1, 2010 11:24pm
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Curly J

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Mar 1, 2010 11:28 PM
justincredible wrote: Short version:

Got shitty drunk. Got knocked unconscious by a cop. Got arrested while being unconscious. Got sent to the hospital.
I've got a new hero in Justin, step aside Fab1b !!!
Mar 1, 2010 11:28pm
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slcoach

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Mar 2, 2010 9:30 AM
Update?
Mar 2, 2010 9:30am
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noreply66

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Mar 2, 2010 9:46 AM
If it has a judges signature you better pick it up.
Just a Lawyer I wouldn't--like someone said they finally found you---some sort a non-paid bill
Mar 2, 2010 9:46am
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berry

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Mar 2, 2010 9:52 AM
Got my subpoena this morning.

And I'm not even on the FreeHuddle Top Posters list.
Mar 2, 2010 9:52am
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queencitybuckeye

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Mar 2, 2010 10:01 AM
These people suggesting playing games with "service" are hilarious. Just pick up the damn letter.
Mar 2, 2010 10:01am
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Con_Alma

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Mar 2, 2010 10:05 AM
Agreed.

Why would you not pick it up?
Mar 2, 2010 10:05am
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coyotes22

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Mar 2, 2010 10:07 AM
GoChiefs wrote:
september63 wrote: Hows that sickly dog of yours?
Much better..gonna be OK..thanks for asking. :) I'm really disappointed..predictable response as always. ;) I knew you'd go there eventually..just didn't think it would THAT soon. LOL
I think you forgot the word, be, in that sentence. :D
Mar 2, 2010 10:07am
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Mar 2, 2010 10:47 AM
Didn't get a chance to run to the PO this morning so I'll have to grab it tomorrow.
Mar 2, 2010 10:47am
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Mar 2, 2010 12:21 PM
^^On the lam. :)
Mar 2, 2010 12:21pm
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fan_from_texas

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Mar 2, 2010 12:51 PM
I don't know what the rules are in Ohio, but in our practice, we can even serve things electronically. Generally, refusing service by one means can delay situations, but it doesn't resolve them.
Mar 2, 2010 12:51pm
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jspitaleri

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Mar 2, 2010 12:51 PM
Probably a cease and desist letter from whoever owns JJ. I deal with crap like this on a monthly basis.

One time I had someone send me a certified letter with a couple blank sheets of paper in it... I couldn't figure it out until I got a paper from a court that they had issued a judgment against one of my businesses. Luckily I got it resolved in time... but I wouldn't be surprised.
Mar 2, 2010 12:51pm
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Timber

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Mar 2, 2010 12:56 PM
Maybe it is a large check from a long... lost relative. Big Bucks...
Mar 2, 2010 12:56pm
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THE4RINGZ

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Mar 2, 2010 12:59 PM
Inmates in Ohio are now allowed to have Internet access on a restricted basis.


"I look forward to your one positive post per month."
Mar 2, 2010 12:59pm
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McFly1955

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Mar 3, 2010 11:53 AM
update?
Mar 3, 2010 11:53am