Yesterday I lost my case in Small Claims Court. That means I will have to owe the other party $500.00. What will happen next? I am a poor person, disabled and living on SSI, and not able to pay this amount in full. I can pay in installments. I am sure the other party would not accept this. Is there some way for me to petition the court, maybe as a poor person, and have the court order that I pay in installments? Please help.
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The court does not collect judgments, that is up to the person who was awarded a judgment.\n\nThe court is finished with the matter.\n\nYour opponent is in the same category as all other debt collectors, and if you have nothing he can attach, he better be glad that you are willing to make payments, regardless how small, or how often.
367018
You need to sit down with the creditors that are suing you and propose a payment plan. Now this payment plan you have to be very strict to follow and never miss a payment like you did before. Creditors only want their money back so if you give them an offer they cannot refuse they will take it. Just see how much you can re-pay every month and tell them about it. If you are still scared or confused about the procedures contact a lawyer.
556791
I would say contact your local Department of Social Services....they may assist in the bill, or pay all of it...or even suggest a location where this service may be free or at least on a reduced pay plan?  Good luck!
529678
Put in your request with the bankruptcy court, but you'll be faaaarrrrr down the list of creditors that get paid.  \n\nThanks for the change in bankruptcy laws Congress :(\n\nI'm afraid in all likelihood he's SOL.
517483
You are stuck with the judgement since you didn't show up to contest the suit against you. In a civil suit, if one side doesn't show up, the other side automatically wins.\n\nYou should have contacted the court and requested a continuance.  If this happens again, call the court and ask for the case to be continued.  If they want a form filed, you can do a google search and find the format for the continuance request for your state.
84969
i know what your going through.i went to court and  i did it pro-SE also,and i won,but they appealed,i lost the appeal,now I'm in  a higher court appealing that,,its hard  to  represent yourself,but it can be done...what state are you in? and what court?,small claims?i know in small claims court .if the defendant doesn't show,he looses.so if he didn't show,,,,,,how can he appeal the decision.it sounds odd to me,,all states are different on laws,,,you can look up tenant land lord laws at Anderson on line...
192995
Yep. Small claims. They will have to show up and they probably do not have the time so usually just the threat of court will be enough.  If they don't show, you win automatically.  I took my landlord to court and it was very satisfying to see him squirm in front of the judge.  That was worth more than the money he had to pay me!
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I had been placed in a similar situation before...I did not take my (former) friend to court...\n\nWhen I loan an amount to a friend, I prepare myself to accept the eventuality of not getting paid. It will really hurt a lot if you will expect something to be paid and it will not come at all...\n\nBut let it serve as a lesson for future decisions. Anyway, you said that "it was only 500 bucks"...\n\nSince the amount is not much, don't let it devastate you...\nI am sure that any small misfortune that you may have experienced will be easily replaced by having a positive attitude.
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Go to the local District courthouse, it shouldn’t be to difficult. Don't go to an attorney, its probably under $2000 you don’t want to give half of that away to an attorney do you?\n\nGranted, attorney's can be very helpful in situations, but in small legal situations such as this you can do it.\n\nAlso, have you just tried telling the property owner that if they dont pay up then serious legal action will occur, with potential severe legal penalties? That my scare them into coming up with your money.\n\nP.S. Don't take a check, cash or a cashiers check only.
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In small claims court you would almost certainly need to file in the state in which the defendant resides.  For larger matters, you might not have to.
515043
The support he pays to her or the court is not payable to you as a minor. She decides how and when to use it. You have the legal right to file a suit as an individual but I think it would be hard to find an attorney to represent you because for one if you loose he can't come against you for payment since you are a minor. Your best bet is to think this out and perhaps in time things will get better. You should talk to social services legal office in your area for advice, this gives all notice of your thoughts and perhaps they may intervene for you.
202809
She is in contempt of court.  At this point, its not her concern what the bills are and for how much.  She doesn't need to see them.  The court ordered her to pay them and that's all she needs to know.  I'd advise the court that she is in default and request another hearing.
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*shakes head in disbelief*  Why do people answer questions when they have absolutely no idea what they are talking about?\n\nDon't bother consulting a lawyer on this one.  It would cost you too much.  This is exactly what small claims is designed for -- someone like you with a case small enough that lawyers should not be involved.\n\nSue.  On the complaint, spell out the facts of your case and then ask for alternative relief.  Meaning -- ask for the car to be put in your name.  Then put down that if the court denies you the car, that you are asking for all payments made on the car to be returned to you.  Assuming the facts as you have presented them are true, then the court will almost certainly grant you one fo these two remedies, possibly with interest.
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If you sue, they are going to argue in court that the time accrues.  They may even bring a more recent version of the handbook with them.  \n\nYou could try sending a demand letter stating that if you have not received all monies due and payable to you pursuant to handbook section #_____ by 00/00/06 you will file in small claims court.  If that does not work, I expect you will have a real fight on your hands.  Good luck.
569776
go to small claims court, I bet they would rule in your favor.
339783
if you received other income(child support, alimony etc) which would have possibly disqualified you then you might have a problem.  i would just call them and schedual an appointment to speak with your case worker. although it may be worrisome, dont let it whack your brian all day. just call in the morning and see what they are talking about.
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First, I sure get tired of folks responding to questions as if they were text messaging you; I wonder if they can properly spell anything. Second, each state has slightly different laws regarding personal property and tenancy. I also have a feeling you left a few details out; the owner of the property where your "house" or trailer was/is sitting on, is a rented space to you (Lessee) owned by the Lessor.  You must have recieved multiple notices regarding the issue of your back lot rent, and THEN it went to Small Claims Court.  The Judge in Small Claims must have had your "paid up" receipts of record, (if you bothered to show up)or not-if not, the Lessor (owner of the property) would have won the small claims case, then she/he (Lesor)would have had an additional request, through another court, at another date later, to request seizure of your property to pay the back owed bills.***** They can only do this if they have proved you had received Notices of these actions.**** The only way they could have had the utilities turned off is if they ended up owning YOUR property in this very legal way.  Seek free legal help from your community legal program; there is pro bono in just about every city in the USA.