Judgment Against Property Foreign Company In Georgia
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Enforcement of a Foreign Judgment in the U.S. Under U.S. law, an individual seeking to enforce a foreign judgment, decree or order in this country must file suit before a competent court. The court will determine whether to recognize and enforce the foreign judgment.
Thus a foreign judgment can be enforced in either State or Federal court. The decision as to whether to select the state or federal jurisdiction is particular to the facts of the case. Enforcing the foreign judgment is not straightforward. It is not something that can be accomplished in a few weeks.
In Georgia, you can attach judgment liens to both real estate—land, buildings, and other improvements—and personal property like cars, artwork, antiques, electronics, and more.
If the defendant doesn't file an answer to the claim within 30 days, the defendant shall be in default. However, after the expiration of the 30 days, the defendant has 15 days in which to "open the default" by filing an answer and paying court costs.
It is also the legal instrument by which the sheriff of a county may seize the assets of a judgment debtor. How long is a FiFA good for in Georgia? Writ of Fieri Facias will expire after seven years from the date of filing with the superior court's clerk's office.
The judgment creditor or its attorney must file a written affidavit to enforce the foreign judgment, along with a certified copy of the judgment from the other state The written affidavit must provide the name and address of the judgment creditor, its attorney (if any), and the judgment debtor.
--The Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Law, O.C.G.A. § 9-12-130 et seq., is a special statutory proceeding for filing a foreign judgment and does not provide for the filing of counterclaims by the judgment debtor.
Enforcement of a Foreign Judgment in the U.S. Under U.S. law, an individual seeking to enforce a foreign judgment, decree or order in this country must file suit before a competent court. The court will determine whether to recognize and enforce the foreign judgment.
