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Yes, judgment proof is legal in Kentucky. Judgment proof refers to a situation where a defendant does not have sufficient income or assets to fulfill a court-ordered judgment. In such cases, the court is unable to enforce collection of the judgment against the defendant.
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.
If the defendant has no assets, they may not be able to pay a monetary judgment against them. In such cases, the plaintiff may not be able to collect on the judgment unless the defendant's financial situation changes in the future.
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.
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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.
The term describes the action taken by the court when the named defendant fails to respond to the lawsuit summons in writing and/or appearance upon the court date. A defendant is not required to make an appearance in court in a creditor suit, but failure to do so means the plaintiff will be automatically be awarded a writ of judgment. Such a judgment can then be executed against the defendant's real and personal property in accordance with the laws of the defendant's state.
If a plaintiff does not show up, the case may be dismissed. If a defendant does not show up, a default judgment may be entered against them.
JAPL in disposition stands for "Judgment Against Plaintiff." It indicates that a judgment has been made in favor of the defendant against the plaintiff in a legal case.
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.
A hearing before the court to prove a plaintiff's case against a defendant, where the defendant is in default and has not made an appearance in the case. Generally used to get a default judgment against a non-answering party.
To take out a judgment against someone, you typically need to file a lawsuit in court, provide evidence to support your claim, and go through the legal process. If the court rules in your favor, a judgment will be issued against the defendant. You may then need to take steps to enforce the judgment, such as garnishing wages or placing a lien on property.