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Do you have to go to court and get a judgment to repo a car in Tennessee or can they just come and take it. sell it cheep then hire a lawyer and sue you for the bal Or do they need a court judgment?
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∙ 15y ago
That is the most common scenario in any repossession. Because it is normally a standard part of the contract, no court order is needed.
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∙ 15y ago
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Do you need a lawyer to fight a judgment in court?
If you want to win.
If your divorce went before court by lawyer and judge granted and signed divorce papers does the lawyer still have to file the papers?
No. The judgment would be entered by the court. You can visit the court and request a copy of the judgment of divorce.
How do you pay off a court judgment from a credit card company - pay the court or the lawyer for the creditor or the creditor directly?
You pay the organization/creditor to whom the judgment was granted.
Do you need to be a licensed attorney to file a writ of judgment in Tennessee?
No, if you have been awarded a judgment in a suit, you simply file the judgment with the court clerk in the required time frame and in the manner in which you wish to execute it.
Can a lawyer charge interest on a judgment?
The lawyer doesn't charge interest on a judgment.Once the creditor wins a lawsuit and the court issues a judgment lien, the creditor is legally entitled to interest from the time the judgment is issued until it is paid. The debt can grow quickly. In Massachusetts the interest rate is 12%.
How do you delete a judgment?
You can also go to court with a lawyer and try to get it deleted through the court, but that will only work if you have just cause. You can also try and delete the judgment by disputing it to the credit bureaus. They will have 30 days to verify it or it must be removed.
Can they seize your property in a different state from were the judgment was made?
For a state court judgment, no.For a state court judgment, no.For a state court judgment, no.For a state court judgment, no.
Can you appeal a civil judgment?
yes, you will probably want to get a lawyer to have everything done correctly, you may also have to pay court costs first from the first court case.
What should you do if you received a judgment via the mail from out of state and you requested a continuance prior to this hearing?
I'd call my lawyer and have him call the court.
Can you file a judgment against a person without a lawyer?
Yes, it is called Pro Se, you can file a civil complaint against someone and the judge will determine whether a judgment in your favor will be granted, it is up to you and not the court to enforce the judgment.
In the state of Tennessee if you have judgment from the courts and they ask a company for an employee to has his checks garnish and the company refuses to answer or garnish wages what are your rights?
You can take the company to court and have the court submit a judgment against the company. You can actually obtain your money from the company that refuses to submit the Garnishee Answer.
When can a lawyer place a lien against your real estate?
A lawyer can place a lien against your real estate after they have sued you in court and won. The court then issues a judgment lien and the lien is recorded in the land records. The property cannot be sold or mortgaged until the lien is paid.
