A motion for summary judgment must be supported by affidavit, a copy of the pleadings, and any other available proof, such as depositions and written admissions. CPLR 3212 (b) (amended eff 5/7/22).
Post-judgment discovery is a powerful tool for creditors to locate assets and enforce judgments. However, debtors have rights and exemptions that can protect essential property and income. Understanding the discovery process and responding appropriately is critical to managing debt-related legal issues.
Motions to enforce a judgment are filed after the entry of judgment, and thus they are “post judgment”. The motion that is filed is called a Request for Order, and when this document is filed along with a supporting declaration, the Los Angeles County Family Court clerk will issue a hearing date for the request.
All judgments and court records are filed in the County Clerk Office in the County where the lawsuit was filed. You can go in person to the County Clerk Office in the County where you live to ask if a judgment has been entered against you. Most counties also allow you to search online.
Small claims court is worth it when you know you are deterring someone from potentially harming others the same way they harmed you. You may also want to help others determine whether to do business with that person or corporation in the future, as court decisions are part of the public record.
You can look at your credit report at .annualcreditreport or you can go to the local clerk for the courts and search the county database. If there are judgments in other jurisdictions you would have to look there as well.
If your claim is over the maximum, you may sue in Civil Court. There is a Small Claims Court in every city, town and village in New York State. To file a claim you must fill out forms and provide the correct business name, legal name, and business address.
All judgments and court records are filed in the County Clerk Office in the County where the lawsuit was filed. You can go in person to the County Clerk Office in the County where you live to ask if a judgment has been entered against you.
How do I obtain a copy of my property deed? Property deeds are recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Riverhead, NY. The direct phone number is (631) 852-2000.