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Can a judgment be filed against a person without going to court?
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∙ 17y ago
No, even if the plaintiff wins the case through arbitration they will still need to file a petition with the court of venue to receive a writ of judgment. On the other side, however, if the defendant fails to respond to a summons pertaining to a lawsuit or judgment he/she will lose by default and may not be able to claim any of their property exemptions.
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∙ 18y ago
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∙ 17y agoA judgment cannot be entered against anyone until due process of law has been followed. The person (plaintiff) seeking restitution must file a lawsuit in the appropriate state court. The person sued (defendant) is then served a summons to appear on the date noted to answer the suit. If the plaintiff does not appear the case is dismissed. If the defendent does not appear the usual procedure is for a default judgment to be entered into the court record in favor of the plaintiff.
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∙ 13y agoYes, if you are served with the summons and complaint and do not file an answer denying the allegations and fail to go to court, plaintiff will be given a chance to prove that a judgment by default should be entered against you. If the proof is adequate, the court will enter judgment against you even though you haven't gone to court.
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∙ 11y agoIt is possible to obtain a judgement against you. If you don't show up in court, the court can issue a default judgement. Ignoring a law suit will not work in your favor.
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How do you get a garnishment order?
You have to get a judgment against the person in court first.
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.
What exactly is a judgment against you?
Someone has sued you in court and won. The court will issue a judgment lien that the person can use to seize any of your property to pay the amount due.
What is a judgment in personal finance?
When a person is taken to civil court (for example, a credit card company suing a cardholder to get paid back), the court makes a judgment for or against the plaintiff (entity initiating the lawsuit, in this example, the credit card company). If the judgment is for the plaintiff, the result is effectively a judgment against the defendant (the person taken to court in the example). Part of the judgment is the amount that is to be paid to the entity winning the court case (judgment). Judgements against a borrower (and the amount set to be paid by that borrower) will make their way onto the credit report and will cause a drop in credit score.
Do you get a court order letter if you get a judgment against you?
You will be served with a court order if there is a judgment against you. But long before that you would have been notified of the court proceeding.
You won a judgment in court can you go after a car if it is in her and husbands name if judgment is only against one person?
provided they married in community of property (what is hers is his)
How do you get a judgment against someone who owes you money?
Go to your local courthouse. File a small claims court case against the person. Show up in court and present your case.
Who is a garnishee?
If a person has a legal financial judgment against them they can have part of their wages taken by the court. Their wages are garnished and they are the garnishee.
Can a creditor receive a judgment and or lien against me even though you have never appeared in court?
If you fail to appear in court a default judgment can be entered against you
How do you view a civil judgment against yourself?
Contact the clerk of the court or the court administrator where the judgment was issued and request a copy of the writ of judgment.
Can a creditor get a judgment against you before the court date?
no
How do you contest a judgment against you?
File a Motion To Vacate in the court where the judgment was entered against the defendant. Contact the office of the clerk of the court of jurisdiction for information on the procedures and the forms required for filing.
