Upon motion of the plaintiff or judgment debtor and after reasonable notice to the opposite party, his attorney of record or other agent, the court may set aside a judgment by default or a decree pro confesso upon the following grounds: (i) fraud on the court, (ii) a void judgment, (iii) on proof of an and ...
The judgment becomes a matter of public record, and is indexed with the clerk of the court. It shows up on your credit report as well as on any background checks. The judgment is considered a lien against your property, including any real estate that you have, in the state in which the judgment is filed.
If a judgment has been entered against you, there are a few options available to you. These include paying the judgment, appealing the case, or filing a motion to rehear. If you fail to act, a number of other actions initiated by the Judgment Creditor may occur.