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If what you mean is that a judgment has been entered against you, and you wish to pay a lower amount, you certainly can try to compromise with the Plaintiff. Frequently, the Plaintiff will see it as a chance to get a sum certain within a short period of time, and thereby, worth it to compromise the total amount.

In order to get that sort of compromise, it is helpful that you have cash in hand ready to be paid quickly.

Keep in mind that once a judgment has been entered, the Plaintiff has no obligation to reduce the amount. It then becomes purely a business transaction.

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