What if I'm sued and they get a Judgment?
Frequently Asked Questions - DSA (866-387-3328)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.
What if I am sued and it results in a Judgment?
Debt Settlement Frequently Asked Questions - Information on ...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.
What if a creditor has sued me and now has a judgment?
Sheri Gonyea - Bankruptcy Attorney, Clarksville, TNAfter 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.
How do I find out if I'm being sued?
Frequently Asked QuestionsYou should receive a summons, either by mail or by hand, notifying you of any legal action against you. If you are still unsure, contact the county or circuit civil departments. Our case files are computerized; we can cross-check your name against the files in just a few seconds. There is no charge.
I'm being sued, can I counterclaim?
Yes. To assert a claim as a defendant, your must file and claim with the court. If you are the defendant and have a claim, you can also use LegalZoom to process this counterclaim.
Top Who will defend me if I'm sued?
Welcome to JamisonWithin the JamisonPro Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance Program, all claims are managed by the Professional Liability Department with the Law Firm of Mendes & Mount, L.L.P. A highly experienced and specially trained Team manages all claims. The Professional Liability Department is comprised of 20 attorneys, 5 of who are Equity Partners of the firm.
Can I be sued?
Financial ServicesYES. 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.
What is a judgment?
Frequently Asked Questions - Latham Moore & AssociatesJudgments 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.
I'm being sued (or suing) the other party. Will Tradeloop still hear this case?
Ethics FAQTradeloop will not hear the case if one party is suing the other. However the statement "I'm suing the other party over this" cannot be used to prevent a case from being heard without written documentation to support this claim.
Will the plan cover me if I'm sued personally by an inmate?
FAQThis question we had Hyatt answer, because it really falls in a gray area: the plan doesn't cover work-related matters, but is designed to protect you personally. Hyatt told us that they would cover personal suits under the Civil Litigation Defense coverage when a prisoner sues a Corrections Officer as long as the issue is outside the scope of employment and there is no conflict with the State of Ohio.
My judgment is satisfied; why is the judgment party status active?
Wisconsin Circuit Court AccessA 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.
Can I be sued if I report?
Oregon DHS: Reporting abuseOregon 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.
Can you help me if I have already been sued?
Identity Theft Frequently Asked QuestionsWe 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.
