Help on a judgment against me?
966465
A lawsuit cannot go forward against someone without giving them an opportunity to participate.  Since you never received actual notice, they are depending on "constructive notice" by leaving it at your address.  The fact that you had moved should be enough to defeat that service, it makes no difference if a friend or releative lived there or not, they cannot leave service anywhere but your abode. \n\nThat means that the entire case was void, but they don't know that until you tell them correctly. \n\nYou need a lawyer to get the verdict thrown out. \n\nThey can't refile or serve you, the statute of limitations is gone. \n\nI'm not clear on why you lost your driver's license, but that's probably unrelated to the civil suit.
264643
Get a lawyer(you don't have a choice),plan on spending a lot of time in court.\nThe best advice I can give you is accept that you screwed up BIGTIME.Don"t try to get over because the court has already seen anything you could come up with.Just do what the judge tells you to do in a timely fashion.\nYou're going to have to take a big bite of that s... sandwich,but as long as you don't start telling them what you will and will not do(biggest mistake you can make)you should come out o.k.Just accept that it's not going to be a lot of fun for a while and try to think positive.
1054433
First, you should bring an action to collect the monies. Once, you receive a judgment in your favor, then you must wait a statutory number of days to allow compliance with the judgment. If the person has not complied with the judgment, then you can ask the court to garnish his or her wages or collect his or her property to be sold, etc. via a motion.
160896
I guess it depends on the "PROOF" you have to support the fact that it is a ficticious claim for protection.My advice would be either get a laywer or better yet stay away from the person who is making false claimes that they are being threatend.The protection order sounds to be as good for you as it is for the person asking for it.
385618
Is this just a simple Small Claims Court suit?  If so, you don't have to be formal or anything.  No special form is needed.  \n\nJust send a response outlining your side of the story.  Give copies of receipts or proof to support your claim.  \n\nThen be sure to appear in court.  If you do not show up, the other side wins by default.\n\nIf this is in a higher court, and/or for a lot of money, you will need to consult an attorney.
1054295
What type of judgment?  Civil or criminal?  If it is civil, nothing.  You just get a civil judgment and you have to pay the money.  Criminal, you might get locked up.
1180404
You could try calling the clerk of the court.  A magistrate should be professional enough to do her job without personal issues.  You could mention that you feel her looking into your case would be a conflict of interest because you have had personal dealings with her.
1003846
I think that you should appeal this.\n\nWith whatever documentation you have from taxes paid and the sale of the business, I don't see why this judgemnt cannot be overturned.
451112
once you have the judgment get a certified copy and record it in the county where he lives, you can file for a writ of execution to seize property but you will need an attorney for that, also send a copy to credit reporting agencies if you cant get your money at least you can F**k with his credit
309254
Look at linked sites for help. \n\nGo to seek legal advice at a free law shop or such like. \n\nAnd good luck!
949656
I went to the county clerk and recorder office and recorded my judgment.  It automatically puts a mechanics lien on his real estate property. IE:house,land that he has in his name he cannot sell or get a loan until this is paid.  Also I got an Interrogatory form(long form) and had the sheriffs office give it to him, I did this three times but I can do it as many time as I want the judge said so.  The interrogatory makes him disclose all of his assets including his money in the bank.  Then I got another form for Garnish and Levy which will clean out his bank account and or subtract money from his paycheck or Income tax return.  All of the money I spent to collect from him is also added to the total amount and the total accrues at 8% a year.  I had to  to revive the judgment every six years to keep it active.  It's like money in the bank drawing 8% a year so if you don't get paid this year it don't matter.  This is Colorado Law it may be a little different where you live.  This is not advice but my experience.  You may use it however you wish. I did it all myself without a laywer.
364685
If, as you say, you were served "papers" you had that information. Why did you go to court records to learn about a judgment if you claim to have no knowledge of the case. The court hearings are a matter of public records so start there.\nA lot of time and effort had to be spent long before they could have gotten a judgment in the first place so I don't buy your story of not getting any notice. If, it is a wrong or false claim and you didn't get any notices over time then contact your local legal aid group and get help there.
1072675
I had a judgement filed against me. I paid the debt. I am now in the process of debt recovery. I did find out that when they file a judgement, you can call the lawyer in charge of the action and talk to them about debt repayment. The interest didn't mount up either after the judgement was filed. The only draw back is that they keep it on file for the next 6 years after the debt is satisfied
1098812
Well if you worked it out then you already violated the order.  But any ways, go to the court that issued the order - contact the Judge and ask him to resend the order
1168120
If you know that the summons is really for you, don't ignore it. Only the court gets away with playing with technicalities.\n\nHowever, be sure to correct the spelling so that you get credit for showing up and following whatever orders they give to you.
343194
it can stay on your credit report for twenty years or more, depending on your state laws.  judgments are renewable every so many years.  they will essentially really mess up your credit.  i know, i've got the jacket.  was the judgment a default judgment?  did you show up to defend yourself?  if it's a default judgment, you may be able to have it vacated.  that's what happened to me.  but you need to either pay it, or take other legal avenues.  even if it's vacated, the creditor can turn around and sue you again.  that's the point i'm at now.  so, you need to ask yourself if it's a smaller amount, is it worth paying it off, or spending lots of other legal fees.  all depends on the total amount due.  also, now that they have the judgment, they can file garnishments with your employer, and you'll never know it until after it's being deducted.  it's quite a mess.  once it's paid, though, the judgment will stay on your report for 7 years.
256828
What do you do for a living?  Maybe you can show some good faith and work for me for free first... then I'll think about it.  (My point is that you would never work for free, so why do so many people think that lawyers should work for free?)\n\nBut my free advice is this:  You don't need a new judgment.  You need to track this person down at his or her new job and submit a new garnishment to the new employer.