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Can you file bankruptcy once a judgment is entered against you in the state of Pennsylvania?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, but the judgment may not be discharged in BK without compensation.
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Does a contract with an attorney end after the judgment has entered against you?
No.
What happens if i don't pay?
If you have had a judgment entered against you and have not paid, the prevailing party can request that the court garnish wages or property in order to pay the judgment entered against you. -J
What is memorandum of judgment?
Memorandum of judgment is a brief summary or outline of a judgment which specifies the name of the court that entered the judgment, date, amount, name of the party in whose favor and name of the party against whom entered.
How do I dispute a judgment entered against me?
You need the advice of a solicitor (attorney) to do this.
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
If your spouse has a judgment against them can it also be filed in the other spouse's credit report?
If the judgment names only one spouse as the judgment debtor it will not be entered on the non judgment spouse's credit report.
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.
How do you contest a fraudulent 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.
In bankruptcy is a judgment that was entered by a lawyer for a collection agency which resulted in a drivers license suspension a secured claim by the collection agency?
It depends on the judgment. If it is a Motor Vehicle Judgment it is not a secured claim which makes sense since they went after your license and not your assets. Sometimes these Motor Vehicle Judgments show up on your credit report and the only way to get it off is to settle the judgment or file bankruptcy. If it is not a Motor Vehicle Judgment it is most likely a secured claim.
Will it hurt you in being able to buy a house or car if you lose a civil suit against you?
Probably, in most cases a judgment is entered against the defendant. A judgment will remain on a person's credit report for seven years from the time of entry and if renewable can be reentered on one's CR. The length of time a judgment remains public record depends upon the laws of the state in which the judgment is entered.
Can bankruptcy be filed once their is a default judgment entered for repossession?
Sure. How the BK may effect any specific judgment is another story. BK effects all your assets and liabilities, you don't pick and chose which ones.
What steps do you have to take in detail to file a judgment?
A lawsuit must be filed against the debtor/defendant in the court of jurisdiction. If the plaintiff wins the suit a judgment will then be entered against the defendant. Judgments can be executed against the property or wages of the debtor in accordance with the laws of the state in which the judgment is awarded.
