Both - However, as most of the moral commandments are in negative form, usage is mostly confined to negatives.
For eg: when we say something is bad it includes more than the expression " I do not like it"
Who was the default judgment against? You, or the other party? And, yes, anyone can sue anyone, at any time, for any reason.
If the judgment is open, you must pay before escrow closes on the mortgage. If the judgment cannot be satisfied, you must show an agreement with the creditor and at least six months of consistent payments.
No. Torture is never ethical, regardless of the reason.
one of the ethical reason about cloning a plant is that it is not natural
A spouse that does not sign divorce papers will get a default judgment entered against them and the divorce will still happen. You can however contest the default judgment if the court allows you to do so and thinks you have a good reason why you did not sign the papers.
The written reason for a legal judgment is call an opinion.
Ethical Reason
Reason allows us to understand right and wrong. Emotions often get in the way of ethical behavior, but empathy is necessary for ethical behavior.
You need to consult with an attorney. Off-hand it is my belief that you would have to begin all over again. Reason being - you were awarded a judgment against someone who, legally, does not exist.
Only those listed in the judgment can be held accountable. If the creditor motions for the court to hold another party responsible, and sufficient reason is given, say the other party has possession of property that is security against the debt, then it is possible. At that point the other party can be added to the judgment and help responsible.
Ethical formalism is an ethical theory that defines morals based off reason and logic that says something is defined right or wrong all of the time. Examples of this include saying abortion is always wrong, no matter what and if an individual can do something that is against the law because they think it is right, then everyone should be allowed to do the same thing.
You need to have a reason, bring a lawsuit and win. If you are successful in court you need to request a judgment lien and the court will advise you how it can be recorded in the land records against the property owner.