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What if I am sued and it results in a Judgment?

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It is possible for creditors and third-party collection agencies to use legal means as a way to collect debts. The likelihood of being sued or having your wages garnished depends largely on the creditor that is owed money. It has been our experience that certain creditors are more prone to legal action than others.
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What if I'm sued and they get a Judgment?

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Here are some facts; Right now in the United States there are between 200 and 300 billion dollars of uncollected (Money Judgment debt). The court does not require the debtor to pay, and will not even help collect. Very few people know how to find these assets or what to do when they are found. The result is that millions of Judgments are just sitting in files. "Four of five winners of a Judgment never see a dime." We negotiate all unsecured debts, which include judgments.
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What if someone has already sued or taken a judgment against me?

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Even if a judgment has already been taken against you, a bankruptcy will stop creditors from collecting on the judgment.
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What if a creditor has sued me and now has a judgment?

Sheri Gonyea - Bankruptcy Attorney, Clarksville, TN
After you have been sued for a debt and the creditor has obtained a judgment against you, the next step the creditor will take is to attempt to seize your bank account or wages (called a "garnishment"), seize any other property you may own, or put a lien on your real estate by filing their judgment at the Register of Deeds. There are nonbankruptcy steps you can take to protect your property from your creditors. If this applies to you, make sure we discuss it during the first interview.
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I'M BEING SUED RIGHT NOW. CAN I PROTECT MY ASSETS FROM THE JUDGMENT?

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Courts generally won't allow you to move or encumber assets once a judgment is filed. You must have your asset protection program set up before creditors, the IRS or collections attorneys come after you.
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Can I be sued?

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YES. Your creditors certainly have the right to sue to recover their money. Usually the purpose of the lawsuit is to force a settlement on the matter, which is exactly what we do through debt settlement. It has been our experience that many creditors would rather not go through the expense of suing; they would rather negotiate a settlement with us, out of court. However, our clients have been sued, and all clients must recognize that this is a potential risk of joining our Program.
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If a creditor or third party collection agent attempts to file suit in State Court while you are in the process, a Federal Complaint can be filed against them in Federal Court. In the vast majority of the cases, State Courts will not hear a case if it is pending in Federal Court. The Federal filing and legal representation are included in your enrollment and you will not have to appear in Federal Court.
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the time of filing an assignment in bankruptcy, all legal actions such as garnishments, seizures or law suits are halted. the time of filing an assignment in bankruptcy, all legal actions such as garnishments, seizures or law suits are halted. If a creditor commences a court action against you during the period of bankruptcy, you should immediately inform the Trustee of the action and send any legal documents to the Trustee who will take steps to stop the action.
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Frequently Asked Questions| Williamson & Lavecchia, L.C.
Depending on the specific facts which apply to your situation, in Virginia, it may be possible to bring a lawsuit against the designer of the product, the manufacturer, the distributor, the wholesaler, or the seller of the product.
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A creditor has the right to sue. Typically, though, the likelihood of being sued is minimal for clients who keep lines of communication open through their settlement firm. Creditors much prefer an agreeable compromise to the process of litigation.
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Affordable Debt
While lawsuits are rare, the attorneys on your negotiating team can assist you. Simply because you have been sued DOES NOT mean we CAN NOT reach a settlement!
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Start Fresh Financial
YES. Your creditors certainly have the right to sue to recover their money. Usually the purpose of the lawsuit is to force a settlement on the matter, which is exactly what we do through debt settlement. It has been our experience that many creditors would rather not go through the expense of suing; they would rather negotiate a settlement with us, out of court. However, our clients have been sued, and all clients must recognize that this is a potential risk of joining our Program.
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What is a judgment?

Frequently Asked Questions - Latham Moore & Associates
Judgments relate to court proceedings and a subsequent order made by a magistrate that one party (normally the debtor) owes the other party (normally the plaintiff) a debt. The order becomes publicly available information which the credit bureaux upload direct from the courts onto their internal databases on a day-to-day basis. Credit providers are very concerned when they see judgments as this is an indication that the person or corporation is in financial trouble.
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TransUnionITC
A judgment is granted when a court has ordered that the individual make payment of the money that they owe. A legal process is followed before a judgment is issued. A summons is issued to the individual. The law stipulates that the summons does not necessarily have to be issued to the individual in person but can be issued to the individual's domicilian (where the individual lives). The summons informs the individual of the court appearance and allows them to come forth to represent themselves.
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Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Dallas
A judgment is a decision issued by the court at the end of a lawsuit. If you are sued and either don't file the appropriate papers or file papers but eventually lose the case, the person initiating the lawsuit may be awarded a judgment against you. If you choose not to appear in court on the appointed court date, the creditor may be awarded a default judgment. Either way, you may be responsible to pay the judgment, and your credit report will undoubtedly be negatively affected.
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My judgment is satisfied; why is the judgment party status active?

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A judgment party's status is always active, unless a creditor has an assigned creditor. If the creditor has an assigned creditor, the assigned creditor is 'active' and the original creditor is inactivated. The active status has nothing to do with the satisfaction of a judgment.
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Can I be sued if I report?

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Oregon law (ORS 419B.025) provides that anyone participating in good faith in the making of a report of child abuse and who has reasonable grounds for making the report, shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the making or content of such report. Any such participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participating in any judicial proceeding resulting from such report.
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Who can be sued for medical malpractice?

Frequently Asked Questions| Davis Law Group
State-specific statutes largely determine the specific answer to this question. Generally speaking, any party who caused injury to a patient as a result of professional negligence or wrongdoing may be held liable for medical malpractice. General physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, emergency care professionals, nurses, private hospitals, and government institutions may be held responsible for patient injuries caused by medical malpractice.
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Can you help me if I have already been sued?

Identity Theft Frequently Asked Questions
We are not lawyers and we do not provide legal services. However, our program is going to help you in two ways. First you need to make all of the correct moves so no one else sues you. You need to start proving your innocence with the Identity Theft Repair program. If there are Collectors involved we can help there as well. If all else fails we do have a net work of Identity Theft attorneys through out the country.
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What if somebody gets sued because of this site?

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I can't concern myself with that, to be honest. Information is always going to be free. Remember, I don't have some magic bag I pull this stuff out of. If you sample a James Brown record, you should know everybody and their brother is already going to know it. As far as the "rarer" stuff is concerned, remember that it really ain't so rare. You know anybody can run up into A1 or Sound Library and get the same record.
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If I incorporate, can I still be sued personally?

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There is no doubt that many people incorporate because they believe their personal assets will be protected in the event of a lawsuit. But this is an extremely complex question for which there is no easy "yes" or "no" answer. Georgia law imposes many responsibilities upon corporations. These requirements must be strictly followed to assure limited personal liability. Thus, we strongly suggest that questions in this area be addressed to legal counsel.
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Petition FAQ
Yes, as long as there are attorneys, laws, and courts, the threat of a lawsuit against your mountain, the NSP, and even an individual Patroller exists. This is in fact not a new concept or something that has just been a concern to the NSP just in recent years. In the "The National Ski Patrol Manual" printed in 1941, there is an entire chapter dedicated to the issue of "Legal Liability", so this is clearly not a new issue.
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What is the judgment and lien docket?

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The clerk of circuit court for each county is responsible for maintaining a judgment and lien docket for that county. The judgment and lien docket may consist of several sources: (a) In most counties, recent records are maintained electronically by entry into the CCAP case management system. Current filings may be viewed on public access terminals located in the office of the clerk of circuit court. Some clerks also make entries into a paper docket kept in the clerk's office.
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Are you calling because you are being sued?

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If you are being sued, and you own a home, we strongly urge you to speak with a Legal Helper representative immediately about filing a bankruptcy. A bankruptcy will stop a lawsuit immediately and prevent your creditors from placing a lien on your home or garnishing your hard-earned wages.
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What if I am the one being sued for divorce?

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If you are sued for divorce you must first acknowledge that you have received the Petition papers. You can then either "contest" or agree to the divorce. In the former, you must file an Answer. The latter means that you must either accept the conditions of the divorce or negotiate on the terms of the divorce.
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Who Can Sue And Be Sued?

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Any individual, business, partnership, or corporation (with a couple of exceptions) may bring a small claims suit for recovery of money only for an amount up to $4,000. In general, the claim must be filed in the district court of the county in which the defendant(s) reside. Exceptions and specific rules can be found at RCW 3.66.040. The state of Washington may not be sued in Small Claims Court.
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