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Hello everyone, I am being sued by Midland Funding in Georgia and they are being represented by Aldridge, Pite, Haan, llp. I would like to defend myself against this case and hopefully get it dismissed. I was served on August 11th and know I need to file an Answer within 30 days. Any help or advice people can offer is greatly appreciated. 1. Who is the named plaintiff in the suit? Midland Credit Management, Inc as assignee of CITIBANK, N.A 2. What is the name of the law firm handling the suit? ALDRIDGE,PITE, HAAN LLP 3. How much are you being sued for? 4036 4. Who is the original creditor? CITIBANK, Costco citi visa cc. 5. How do you know you are being sued? (You were served, right?) Served by local sheriffs office 6. How were you served? (Mail, In person, Notice on door) In person 7. Was the service legal as required by your state? yes 8. What was your correspondence (if any) with the people suing you before you think you were being sued? One letter from mail maybe 6 months prior. 9. What state and county do you live in? Georgia 10. When is the last time you paid on this account? Approx 2.5 years 11. What is the SOL on the debt? 6 Years 12. What is the status of your case? Suit served? Motions filed? Served by deputy sheriff, no action taken or contact with lawyer. 13. Have you disputed the debt with the credit bureaus (both the original creditor and the collection agency?) Yes last year 14. Did you request debt validation before the suit was filed? No 15. How long do you have to respond to the suit? 30 days. Served on the 8/11/2020 16. What evidence did they send with the summons? A. Top page of a statement showing the amount owed with my name and address.. B. Bill of Sale And Assignment between citi and mom. C. Costco Fresh Flow Transfer document showing SALE ID. a second page that lists my name, address and amount. Amount on page shows 4100, being sued for 4036?