Once a Default Judgment is issued, it has the same legal impact as if there had been a hearing on the merits of the case. A Default Hearing may also be held if the Judge has some additional questions about the case or if it is requested by a party.
The Notice of Entry of Judgment (SC-130) is a court form that states the judge's decision. This form also tells you about your rights and lists the date the form was mailed to you. This date is very important. You have only 30 days from this date to file a motion to vacate the judgment or appeal the judge's decision.
Take the certified copy to the county Recorder's Office where the Judgment Debtor has real estate property. If the Judgment Debtor has property in different counties, you can record your judgment with each county. NOTE: Fees apply.
Take the certified copy to the county Recorder's Office where the Judgment Debtor has real estate property. If the Judgment Debtor has property in different counties, you can record your judgment with each county. NOTE: Fees apply.
All judgments must be in writing, and the court must mail copies to all parties. The judgment must clearly state the determination of the rights of the parties. The judgment is due and payable immediately after the judgment is rendered by the justice of the peace or a hearing officer in small claims court.
A judgment record is a formal record kept by a court clerk that notes all the proceedings and filings in a court case. It can also refer to a book that records judgments and gives official notice of existing judgment liens to interested parties.
There are 2 primary methods to collect a debt: Writ of Garnishment or Writ of Execution. Writ of Garnishment is often referred to as garnishing a debtor's wages. A written notice is served to both the debtor and the debtor's employer or financial institution.
When you receive the Notice of Entry of Judgment marked "filed," your case is complete. If you asked for a divorce (dissolution), the Notice will say the date your marriage or domestic partnership officially ends.
Enter a judgment means to make a final recording of the decision and the opinion, if the court made one. When the entry is complete depends on the jurisdiction, but entering a judgment usually either occurs after the decision is inserted into the docket or sent to a specified official.