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Set Aside Petition Format In Chicago
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If it has been 30 days or less, you can get rid of ("vacate") a default judgment by filing a motion. This is a written request to the judge asking them to throw out the judgment. You will have to send a copy of the motion to the other party in the case, and then show up in court for a hearing.
Second, even if the default judgment was properly obtained the court can still set aside a default judgment. There are three things that you must satisfy the court of: A reasonable explanation for the failure to file a defence; That there has been no delay in your bringing your application; and.
If you file a motion to undo ("vacate") the default judgment within 30 days, you will probably succeed. If it is has been more than 30 days, you must file a petition for "relief from the judgment." This is very difficult, so you should talk to a lawyer about it if possible.
If you do not think the default judgment was appropriately entered against you, you must file a motion with the court asking the judge to “set aside” (void or nullify) the judgment. If the judge grants your motion, the case starts back up again.
For that purpose the judgment debtor should approach the plaintiff/judgment creditor or his/her/its attorney to obtain the written consent to rescission of judgment. There is however no requirement in law that obliges a plaintiff/judgment creditor to give a consent to rescission of judgment.
If you want to file a motion, the process is generally something like this: You write your motion. You file your motion with the court clerk. The court clerk inserts the date and time your motion will be heard by the judge. You “serve” (mail) your motion to the other side.
A "Default Judgment" is similar to a Judge's order in that it can be used to place a lien on your property, garnish your wages and/or affect your credit. The city usually requests that the maximum fine be imposed in default matters.