0
The answer to this question depends on the state in which the judgment was entered. Each state has its own statute setting forth the amount of time for which civil judgments may be enforced.
In North Carolina, the creditor has 10 years to collect, but can apply to the court for an additional 10 years by filing an action on the expiring judgment.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
The time limit for enforcing a judgment varies by jurisdiction. In general, the typical time limit is around 10 years, but it is important to check the specific laws of the state or country where the judgment was issued for the exact timeframe. After the time limit expires, the judgment may no longer be enforceable.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How many years is a judgment enforeable in S.C.?
A judgment in South Carolina is generally enforceable for 10 years, but can be renewed for an additional 10-year period if necessary.
Can a civil judgment item entered in 1997 on a credit report be opened for deposition after the seven year period is reached?
No, a civil judgment item on a credit report typically remains on record for seven years. Once this period has elapsed, the entry is usually removed, and the judgment is considered satisfied. After the seven-year mark, it's unlikely that the judgment can be reopened for deposition solely due to its presence on the credit report.
Does a judgment still stay on your credit report after 7 years if the status says filed or will it come off the credit report after 7 years regardless?
Generally, judgments stay on your credit report for seven years from the date they were filed. This timeline is determined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. After seven years, the judgment should automatically be removed from your credit report, regardless of the status.
How hard is it to enforce a judgment in another state?
Enforcing a judgment in another state can be challenging because you often have to go through the legal system of that state, and there may be different laws and procedures to navigate. It may require registering the judgment in the other state's courts and following their enforcement rules. Hiring an attorney who is familiar with interstate judgment enforcement can help streamline the process.
Where would you put the apostrophe in Plaintiffs Complaint?
The correct placement would be "Plaintiffs' Complaint" to indicate that the complaint belongs to multiple plaintiffs.
What is the difference between a lien and a judgement?
A judgment is a decision made by the courts in a civil suit. A successful plaintiff must enforce and collect upon the judgment. If the defendant doesn't voluntarily pay the judgment, the plaintiff can request a judgement lien.The judgment lien must be appropriately filed in order for the creditor to secure their position to collect the debt. It can be: served on a bank to freeze a bank account; recorded in the land records to seize real property; used by the sheriff to seize personal property; etc.A judgment lien is a TYPE of involuntary lien. There are many different types of voluntary and involuntary liens such as: mortgages; income tax liens; property tax liens; liens for municipal services; mechanic's liens; child support liens; and, judgment liens.
You wrecked your boyfriend's car and it is in his sister's name Can she sue you if you have no job to pay her?
Yes she can sue you. However, getting a judgment against someone and COLLECTING on the judgment are two different worlds. If you have no job and no assets it is like trying to squeeze water out of a rock - It's not there. Even if you are sued, then you still have the right to a trial, and may have a legitimate defense. if you lose, the judgment will stay on your record (possibly even your credit record) for many years as an unpaid judgment. In a situation like this the plaintiff (your boyfriend's sister) would probably list both you and her brother as co-defendants in the action. If the verdict is in favor of the plaintiff, the judgment would most likely be split between your and you boyfriend equally.
When are civil suits paid?
When the Defendant has the money! Joking, of course. This question leaves out a lot of information. Is there a settlement, a judgment, an appeal? Generally, if there is a settlement, the agreement itself dictates when payment is to be made. If there is a judgment, the Plaintiff has many tools to effectuate payment, if the Defendant is not forthcoming with the payment. If the Defendant appeals the judgment, then the Plaintiff will generally have to wait until after the appeal is heard - but this is usually ok since the Defendant will usually have to file a bond in the amount of the judgment to file the appeal (which secures Plaintiffs' damages, should the appeal fail).
If you have been served notice of a judgment against you can the judgment be dismissed or is it too late?
The defendant debtor can negotiate with the plaintiff creditor up until the time the judge awards a judgment for the debt owed, and sometimes after a judgment has been handed down. Often the presiding judge will request the two parties meet with an indpendent mediator to attempt to settle the issue without it being necessary for the court to make a decision. A judgment is issued after the case has been heard. If the debtor has already received a notice of final judgment that would indicate that the plaintiff creditor has won the case and can execute the judgment in the time and in the way the laws of the state allows. It is in the best interest of the judgment debtor to try and reach a settlement with the judgment creditor. Some creditors will negotiate for a lesser amount even after a judgment award just to have the matter finished, but many will not if they believe they can collect a larger amount by letting the judgment stand. Judgments can be valid 5 to 20 years and many are renewable, they will continue to accrue interest until they are paid or settled and the debtor can end up owing considerably more then the original debt.
Can you be arrested for not showing up for jury duty?
No. However, the Plaintiff will be awarded a judgment against you for the full amount the Plaintiff requested. Once the Plaintiff gets a judgment against you, you may be required to come to court and tell the Plaintiff everything you own. In that case, if you do not appear, an arrest warrant will be issued for your arrest.
for many years did not enforce laws in the american colonies what is the name of that policy?
Salutary neglect
What are the consequences of a judgment?
The Fair Credit Reporting Act states that a judgment may remain on your credit report for 7 years. Many jurisdictions will also use a date a judgment was paid as the expiration date, even though payment does not necessarily constitute a disposition, called a satisfaction of judgment, which is a separate legal action. After a judgment is granted, the plaintiff may garnish the defendants wages, file an extention of the original judgment to extend the time period it may legally show on a consumer's credit report, or place a lien upon any property owned by the defendant. The latter might prevent sale or refinance of that property.
How can you collect on civil judgments in North Carolina if you can not attach bank accounts or garnish wages?
It may be possible to place a lien against real property owned by the judgment debtor. In most states concerning a small claims judgment property liens are not allowed and the plaintiff would have to file a lawsuit in circuit court to obtain another judgment writ that could be executed as a property lien. The inability for a creditor/lender to enforce a judgment is quite common, a fact many winning plaintiffs do not discover until even more money is lost on litigation. Before pursuing litigation it would be in the best interest of the lender to discover if a judgment could be executed in a timely and productive manner, or enforced at all. Almost 90% of debtor/defendants are considered "judgment proof" when it involves creditor lawsuits.
How do I as the defendant file a response to a summary judgment notice?
You will have to file an appropriate affidavit stating the facts that are in dispute and perhaps a brief stating the legal reasons why you feel summary judgment should not be granted. A motion for summary judgment is made by a plaintiff because it contends that it is entitled to judgment as a matter of law because, even giving you all benefits of reasonable inferences and resolving all doubts about the evidence against plaintiff from disputed facts, there are no issues of material fact to support your case. In short, if you are being sued for an unpaid debt and you cannot provide facts to show that you do not owe the debt or that for some reason plaintiff is not entitled to collect, then summary judgment will be granted against you. So your obligation is to prepare an affidavit showing the specific facts that show that plaintiff is not entitled to judgment. You may have to prepare a legal brief as well, showing, if you can find any, case law that has similar facts where a summary judgment was denied. The most important thing to show is that there are factual issues that are in dispute and would have to be resolved by a jury. Procedurally, you should check the court rules for how to file the Objection to Entry of Summary Judgment. At the least, look for these things: Does the motion for summary judgment have a specific return date for argument. How many days before the return date of the motion do you have to file your papers in opposition. File as the original and as many copies as the rule require. Send a copy of the papers you file to the attorney making the motion. Go to court on the return day of the motion. Here is a tip: It is possible to challenge part of the summary judgment. For example, assume that you cannot dispute that you owe the debt and that you really have no opposition to summary judgment on the debt itself. But plaintiff will probably seek other things as well, like interest, counsel fees and costs. Challenge the computation of those figures. You might not be able to avoid summary judgment on the debt itself but you might avoid it on the other issues. Sometimes, a plaintiff will drop claims for those other things if it gets a summary judgment on the main debt. So it pays to look at each individual item that makes up the total amount of money plaintiff is seeking. Don't think that because you can't dispute the main debt, that you can't object to the other things.
For many years Britain did not enforce british laws in the American colonies what is the name of the policy?
Salutary neglect
What is the name of the policy For many years Britain did not enforce British laws in the American colonies?
Salutary neglect
Is a low income family judgment proof that receives food stamps and medical assistance for their three children?
First of all, I should make one thing clear: being "judgment-proof" is not a legal defense to liability.You can't go into court and say "I'm judgment-proof, therefore the lawsuit should be dismissed." Whether or not you can actually satisfy a judgment has no bearing on your liability, and the court's ability to impose the judgment. And if you are found liable, that judgment can follow you around for the rest of your life, or until you pay it, creating problems at every turn.The term "judgment-proof" simply refers to a practical consideration faced by all plaintiffs: given the financial situation of the defendant, how easy or difficult will it be to actually collect the judgment? A plaintiff might decide that, even if they win, the defendant has so few assets that collecting the judgment could take more time or effort than it's worth.If you're employed, and lose this lawsuit, the plaintiff may be able to garnish a percentage of your wages until the judgment is satisfied. There are many other procedures through which a judgment can be enforced, as well.
