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I have a small claims judgment of 6K and I was told that I could write this off as non-business bad debt Does anyone know how this works for example would I then get a 6K tax refund?
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∙ 14y ago
I don't know the circumstances of the judgement, but there is absolutely no way that you can deduct a non-business debt. You certainly cannot get a 6K refund for such debt. If you wish to give me more information you can message me and perhaps I can be of more help.
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∙ 7y ago
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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.
How do you report delinquency to credit bureaus?
reporting credit delinquenciesI am a landlord. My tenant is seriously in default of her lease and is in arrears in excess of $5,500. and refuses to pay. How can I report her to the credit agencies?-----------------You will need to take her to court (small claims court) and get a judgment against her. The judgment is a legal action against her and will show up on her credit report.
Can a small claims lawsuit take your tax return?
Depends on how much money you are being sued for. Maximum amount for small claims lawsuit depends on the state you are in. For example in Connecticut it is $2,500 and in California it's $7,500...
What does an insurance claims register facilitate?
an insurance claims register facilitates
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.
What is required to sell a small claims judgment?
If you have a valid small claims judgment that is wholly or partially unsatisfied, you may assign the judgment to a third party by filing an Assignment of Judgment form with the clerk of the court. Contact the court for a copy of this form.
In Michigan how long can a vehicle repo judgment last?
It depends on if it was a small claims judgment or a civil judgment. Small claims are good for 6 years from the date of judgment and civils are good for 10 years. The judgments can be renewed before they expire.
What if a tenant does not pay after a small claims judgment?
If a tenant does not pay after a small claims judgment, then a garnishment can be placed on their checks. You will need to speak to an attorney for more details and laws your state.
Can you become an attorney if you have a small claims judgment against you?
Yes
Can someone put a lien on your house that you rent for a small claims judgment?
It all depends on the laws and court rules of the state where the court is. But usually even a default judgment in a small claims court will count as a judgment lien, although a default judgment usually can be set aside if there were reasonable excuses for the default and if there is a meritorious defense. Some small claims courts require that a transcript of the judgment be sent to a central judgment docketing office, meaning that the judgment is not an automatic statewide lien as a judgment in a regular trial court would be.
What if the defendant is in a different state Can you file a small claims case then?
Yes, you can file a small claims case against a defendant in a different state but there may be limits on the jurisdiction depending on the state's laws. You may need to file the case in the state where the defendant resides or where the issue occurred if it meets the legal requirements for jurisdiction in that state.
If you won in a small claims case can the judgment be removed?
Yes. If the losing party asks for reconsideration, the judge can decide to vacate the judgment. Also, if the losing party appeals (provided your state allows for small claims appeals), and is successful, then the judgment would be reversed.
How long does a small claims court judgment stay on your record in Georgia?
A small claims court judgment stays on your record permanently unless it is satisfied, then it will probably still be there but show satisfied. Most people do not look at a judgment if it is over 7 years old.
Can you go to small claims court if your bill has been sent to collections?
Yes. Collections alone cannot order you to pay; you must pay voluntarily. With a small claims judgment, the creditor can attach the judgment to your assets.
How do you fight a default judgment in small claims court?
It is nearly impossible to overturn a default judgment unless you can prove that you were not served properly.
What is a default judgment in small claims court?
If one party in an action does not appear at the trial/hearing the court can make a default judgment. This judgment is binding unless overturned at a later date.
We have a small claims judgment against a person and that person dies how do we collect?
YOU SUE THE ESTATE
