Businessscore 551·6 metrosupdated 2m ago

Debt Collection Cases Flood Atlanta Courts with Many Defendants Ignoring Lawsuits

An investigation reveals that a significant number of debt collection cases in metro Atlanta courts result in default judgments due to defendants not responding. In Fulton County, 74% of cases analyzed ended in default, highlighting a troubling trend in the legal process for those facing debt.

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