Even if you do not have the money to pay the debt, always go to court when you are told to go. A creditor or debt collector can win a lawsuit against you even if you are penniless. The lawsuit is not based on whether you can pay—it is based on whether you owe the specific debt amount to that particular plaintiff.
What happens if I sue someone and they don't pay?
If you successfully sue someone and have a judgment against them, but they do not pay, you can apply to the court for enforcement of the judgment against them.
How can I sue someone with no money?
Contrary to belief, it is possible to sue someone who has no money. This is because the decision of the courts does not depend on the size of your debtor's pocket - if they are guilty of the charge, then they are legally obligated to pay you.
Is it worth suing a poor person?
Unfortunately, there is no good answer—if someone has little income and few assets, they are effectively “judgment proof” and even if you win against them in court, you effectively lose: you spent the time and money to sue and receive nothing in return. First, you don't have to sue the person immediately.
What happens if you sue someone who has no money?
You can sue someone even if they have no money. The lawsuit does not rely on whether you can pay but on whether you owe a certain debt amount to that plaintiff. Even with no money, the court can decide that the creditor has won the lawsuit, and the opposite party still owes that sum of money.Dec 9, 2021
Can you sue for something other than money?
Equitable remedies occur when the court orders someone to do something other than pay money to compensate for their violation. For example, a court may issue an injunction that prevents someone from doing a given action. Monetary remedies, on the other hand, just involve the payment of money for damages.