A summary judgment is just as enforceable as any other judgment. The only difference between a summary judgment and a judgment after a trial is that a summary judgment is granted when the court believes that a trial is unnecessary. A trial would be unnecessary if the facts of the case are either undisputed or conclusively established. Once that is shown, then the court can grant a summary judgment after a proper motion is filed.
Yes
In Virginia, judgments are enforceable for 20 years from the date they are issued. After 20 years, the judgment may need to be renewed to remain enforceable.
Summary judgment is not generally permitted in divorce.
Basically, a default judgment is something you did NOT argue about in court by filing answers to the Summons and Complaint, and the Summary Judgment is something you did argue about IN COURT.
In most states, yes, if they have a judgment. Judgments are enforceable for ten years with a potential ten year extension (in New York, judgments are enforceable for ten years from the date of judgment).
Recourse? What do you mean by "recourse"? Do you mean what are your options?One option is to do nothing and get a summary judgment against you by default. Not a wise move unless you have no defense to a motion for summary judgment and the moving party does not seek extreme measure from you.You should file a motion in opposition to the motion for summary judgment, putting forth the facts and the law as to why the moving party is not entitled to the granting of a motion for summary judgment.A motion for summary judgment is required to clearly show that given the undisputed facts in the case (facts you have admitted to as being true), the petitioner is entitled to a certain remedy in the form of judgment as a matter of law.So, dispute the facts necessary for them to get summary judgment and dispute the application of the law that they reference as most applicable and appropriate in your case. If you successfully dispute the facts required to get summary judgment and/or you dispute the application of the law that they reference, then their motion for summary judgment will likely fail.AnswerFortunately for you, all reasonable inferences the court must make will be decided in favor of the non-moving party (you). Keep in mind that summary judgment cannot be obtained or defeated by speculation or conjecture alone; there must be specific, concrete facts that establish the claim. If you believe that you are entitled to summary judgment, you may file a cross motion for summary judgment, which details why you are entitled to a summary judgment against the other party. In that case, you will be held to the same standard of proof as the person who is requesting summary judgment against you.
In South Carolina, a judgment is valid for 10 years and can be renewed for an additional 10 years. After 20 years, the judgment will no longer be enforceable.
The Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment is asking the court to rule on all pleadings that have been filed in the case. This happens if one of the defendants has filed an response or answer. The Plaintiff will usually ask for judgment when filing a motion for summary judgment.
Yes, there can be.
A judgment in South Carolina is generally enforceable for 10 years, but can be renewed for an additional 10-year period if necessary.
it means that the judgment is enforceable if they have obtained one on you
A consent judgment is a legal agreement or court order that is approved by all parties involved in a lawsuit. It is typically reached when both parties agree to resolve the dispute without a trial, often outlining the terms of the settlement. Consent judgments are binding and enforceable by the court.