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What happens in the state of tn if judgment is awarded against you in a civil court case?
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∙ 14y ago
The same as in any other state. You are liable for the award that was ruled on, or you can appeal the case to the next higher level.
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What does a collection agency have to do to take money from your private bank account?
Assuming the debtor does not voluntarily release the information for collection to the collector due civil process is required before such action can occur. The general steps are: The collector/creditor will file a civil suit against the debtor, win the suit (which is almost certain to happen); be awarded a judgment then execute the judgment as a levy against the judgment debtor's bank account.
What is adverse civil judgment?
It means you lost a civil suit in court and there is possibly a monetary judgment against you - can result in a Lien, etc.
If the defendant in a civil suit does not respond to the charges what happens?
The plaintiff will win a by default and a judgment will be entered against the defendant. There are not laws that require a person to file an answer or to be present at the civil suit hearing.
Can a payday loan company garnish wages in Virginia?
If the creditor sues the debtor in civil court and is awarded a judgment the judgment can be executed as a wage garnishment.
What happens if you refuse court papers from a process server hired by an attorney or collection agency?
If the issue is one of a civil suit, the lawsuit will continue without the defendant responding. In such cases the plaintiff is awarded a default judgment and can execute that judgment in the manner allowed by the debtor's state.
How do you get a civil judgment removed from credit report and how do you fight the debt collector when they told you they would not take you to court but they brought a default judgment against you?
I have a civil judgment against me and the mobile home wasn't in my name. It is showing up on my credit report. How do I dispute it?
If a civil suit judgment is against the husband is the wife liable for any of the payment?
A civil suit judgment is against the person who is named in the lawsuit. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, the wife would not be liable for the payment.
Can credit card companies garnish your wages in Minnesota?
Yes, although the creditor would need to follow the proper legal procedure which is usually a civil suit against the debtor in a court in the county where the debtor resides. If the lender is awarded a judgment the judgment can then be executed as a wage garnishment.
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.
If a civil judgment or lien is against you in South Carolina and you pay your house off can they take your home from you?
If you have a civil judgment or lien against you in South Carolina and you pay you house off, they can not take it directly from you. They may be able to put a lien against it until you pay the debt off.
Can a default judgment for unpaid credit card debt be awarded if you never officially received a court summons?
Yes, only a reasonable attempt to serve a civil summons is necessary. If the defendant is not located, refuses service of the summons, etc. the creditor's suit will be heard and usually a default judgment will be entered against the defendant.
What assets are protected against a judgment in a wrongful death civil suit?
Each state has different laws on what assets can be protected from judgment creditors.
