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It is nearly impossible to overturn a default judgment unless you can prove that you were not served properly.

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You sued for default loan what shall you do?

Pay or fight. A default judgment is about the worst outcome.


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?


Do you need a lawyer to fight a judgment in court?

If you want to win.


Can you fight a default judgment?

By "lost judgement" it will be assumed that you mean that you "lost" the case. If that is the case, you may appeal the case to the appelate level of the court system, but you will have to show that a clear miscarriage of justice, or incorrect finding of law, occurred for the appelate level court to even consider reviewing your appeal. Consult with an attorney with the specifics of your case for an opinion on this.


How do you fight a Judgment that has been awarded to a plaintiff because you were never informed of the court date or even that you were being sued?

You file a motion with the court that entered the judgment to have the judgment vacated and set aside due to lack of jurisdiction over you. The court cannot enter a judgment against you unless you have notice of the request (service of a summons and complaint) and an opportunity to be heard (appearing at trial). This is not the ame as appealing the improper judgment.


What happens if too sick to fight lawsuit?

You will almost certainly lose the case by default. Can you hire a lawyer to appear in court for you?


How do you fight a judgment that has been awarded to a plaintiff and if you didn't know the facts about counter suing the plaintiff for breach of verbal contract?

If a judgment has been awarded by the Court, you can no longer fight it. If your state allows, and you are within the statute of limitations (usually 30 days after the judgment has been awarded) you may be able to appeal.


What is one benefit of going small claims court to fight against wrongdoing by a business?

One benefit: You may win your case and the business will be required to pay you.


How do you fight a unfair judgment?

If there was a judgment made against you in a court of law you must file a notice of appeal from that judgment within the appeal period in that particular court. Appeal periods vary. If you miss the appeal period then you're out of luck.


How do you fight a default hearing?

States like to give those individuals that, for whatever reason, were unable to attend the divorce proceeding. That being said, there is typically a certain amount of time after the default judgment has been entered that you will have to contest the divorce by showing good cause why you did not attend the divorce proceeding.


What happens if a collection agency sues a person and that person does not show up in court?

They get a default judgment and don't have to argue their case. Even if a person will lose, it's best if they show up and fight it. A judge is less likely to award everything a collection agency is asking for if the person in question shows up and challenges the agency (who will be asking for attorney fees and interest fees that are astronomical). It also helps to show up as collection agencies are not looking to have a long, drawn out court battle with you - they just want their money. If you show up, they will do their best to settle with you. But, they also know that 98% of people never show up so they just get a default judgment. Once they have a judgment, they have the law on their side and can force you to give up the money through wage garnishment and other sorts of unfavorable means. If you are being sued, show up!


How do you fight a default divorce hearing?

States like to give those individuals that, for whatever reason, were unable to attend the divorce proceeding. That being said, there is typically a certain amount of time after the default judgment has been entered that you will have to contest the divorce by showing good cause why you did not attend the divorce proceeding.