i just was sued by a lawyer for a credit card debt . i have to appear 12/3/08 im thinking about bankrupcy what should i do
The potential outcomes of a civil action ending include a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, a judgment in favor of the defendant, a settlement between the parties, or the case being dismissed.
The civil case was dismissed because the judge ruled that there was insufficient evidence to support the plaintiff's claims.
Either the creditor did not file a judgment within the prescribed time or the suit was dismissed because it had errors, was filed in the wrong venue, etc.
It depends on what the civil judgment was for. For example, judgments for medical or credit card collections may normally be discharged by any chapter of bankruptcy. But, if for example the civil judgment was for damages caused from drinking and driving, or for an intentional tort, such as battery or conversion, (and yes I'm talking about the civil actions that may be brought by individuals for these acts, not the criminal acts which may be brought by the State), then the civil judgment may or may not be dischargeable by chapter 7, and filing chapter 13 may be more adviseable. You'd need to do some research or to speak to an attorney in your jurisdiction to know for sure. Please note that nothing in this posting or in any other posting constitutes legal advice; this is simply my understanding of the facts, which I do not warrant, and I am not suggesting any course of action or inaction to any person.
In Illinois, each child support payment is a civil judgment.
Yes, you can file for bankruptcy in California even if you have a civil judgment for contractually liable debt. Filing for bankruptcy can potentially discharge or restructure that debt, depending on the type of bankruptcy you file (Chapter 7 or Chapter 13). However, certain debts may not be dischargeable, and it's important to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to understand the implications of your specific situation.
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Yes, you must send the judgment to all three credit reporting agencies, Trans Union, Experian, and Equifax. You can get there addresses of line by searching "credit reporting agencies".
It means you lost a civil suit in court and there is possibly a monetary judgment against you - can result in a Lien, etc.
You can pay off the judgment , prove with a letter or some valid evidence that the judgment was made in error..
In the state of Kansas, a civil judgment lasts 7 years. However, a judgment can be extended if it is re-opened in court before the 7 year deadline.
Yes, it is possible to receive a criminal judgment after a civil judgment. Civil cases typically involve disputes between individuals or organizations, resulting in monetary damages or injunctions, while criminal cases are initiated by the government to address violations of criminal law. If the actions that led to the civil judgment also constituted a crime, law enforcement can pursue criminal charges regardless of the civil outcome. Therefore, the legal processes for civil and criminal cases are distinct and can occur independently of one another.