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Can a civil lawsuit result in a garnishment?
A civil suit after a judgment is obtained but not before can definitely result in a garnishment of the judgment debtor's salary. That is one of the most widely used methods of collecting on a judgment when the debtor does not have assets from which to pay the debt.
Can you get a criminal judgment after civil judgment?
Yes, it is possible to receive a criminal judgment after a civil judgment. Civil cases typically involve disputes between individuals or organizations, resulting in monetary damages or injunctions, while criminal cases are initiated by the government to address violations of criminal law. If the actions that led to the civil judgment also constituted a crime, law enforcement can pursue criminal charges regardless of the civil outcome. Therefore, the legal processes for civil and criminal cases are distinct and can occur independently of one another.
Can a civil judgment be filed in more than one county after it has been paid off?
I would also have to add that when you agree and pay off a debt, you need to be clear that the entry to the court states with or without prejuduce to be clear that thety can or cannot come after you at a later date Once a judgment has been paid off, there should be no further efforts to collect. If the judgment debtor is improperly trying to collect more than what is owed, a motion for relief filed with court where the judgment was entered may necessary.
Can you be put in jail for not paying a judgment against you?
No. Judgments for debt owed is a civil matter not a criminal one.
What is status active on a civil jugement by a credit card company?
it means that the judgment is enforceable if they have obtained one on you
Can a creditor with a judgment lien a clear vehicle title for a car with more than one owner on the title?
Yup!
What is renewal of judgment?
A civil judgment expires after a statutory period of time which varies by state or jurisdiction. Before the time period expires, one can file essentially for an extension, or in other words, a renewal of the judgment to extend the time period.
Can a trust's property be taken if one of the trustees has a judgment against him?
A judgment against the trustee in his individual capacity will not affect the trust property. A judgment against the trustee as the trustee will become a lien on the trust property.
What is renewal of judgment mean?
A civil judgment expires after a statutory period of time which varies by state or jurisdiction. Before the time period expires, one can file essentially for an extension, or in other words, a renewal of the judgment to extend the time period.
What is renew judgment mean?
A civil judgment expires after a statutory period of time which varies by state or jurisdiction. Before the time period expires, one can file essentially for an extension, or in other words, a renewal of the judgment to extend the time period.
Can a civil judgment result in the repossession of a car that is co owned?
If the civil judgment is due to not making payments for an auto loan on the car that is in question, then yes, that car may be repossessed as a result of the judgment. If there is a judgment against both owners of the car (i.e., if the co-owners are both listed as defendants), then the car is considered an asset and may be repossessed unless there is proof that the car is required for one or all of the co-owners to earn money in order to pay the judgment. If there is a judgment against only one of the owners of the car (i.e., if one of the co-owners is listed as a defendant, but ANY of the others are not), then no, the vehicle may not be repossessed.
Can a civil judgement in one state prevent gettin a driver license in another?
Typically, a civil judgment in one state will not directly prevent someone from obtaining a driver's license in another state. However, if the civil judgment is related to unpaid fines or fees owed to a state's Department of Motor Vehicles, it may affect the ability to obtain a license in that specific state.
