Payment Of Judgment In Philadelphia
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Under the Statute, the creditor has four years to file suit from the date the debtor defaulted on or breached the contract. If the creditor fails to file suit within four years, the creditor is barred from collecting the debt in court.
To obtain a judgment lien, you must first record the judgment with the court of common pleas in the county where the debtor owns property. The lien will stay in effect for five years, but can be renewed, if the debtor does not sell the property within that time period.
Any other party may subpoena a person whose testimony is waived by this Rule to appear at the trial and may cross-examine him as to the documents as if he were a witness for the party offering the document.
After the ten (10) day appeal period has expired, the landlord may file for a Writ of Possession. The Writ will be served on the tenant or posted on the leased premises. The Writ of Possession notifies the tenant that an eviction will take place on or after 11 days from the day the Writ of Possession is served.
Rule 121 - Waiver of Counsel (A) GENERALLY. (1) The defendant may waive the right to be represented by counsel. (3) The judge or issuing authority may permit the attorney for the Commonwealth or defendant's attorney to conduct the examination of the defendant pursuant to paragraph (A)(2).
Except as provided hereunder, all cases having an amount in controversy, exclusive of interest and costs, of $50,000 or less shall be assigned to the Compulsory Arbitration Program of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County.
For most kinds of debt, you cannot go to jail for leaving them unpaid. The only consequences will be in the form of potential lawsuits and other negative life consequences.
