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A judgment is nothing more than a decision by a court that has been entered into the public record. In order for that decision to be made, someone must file a lawsuit. You get time to formally Answer (that's a technical term, which is why it's capitalized) and fight the lawsuit.
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.
Notice of Entry of Judgment or Order (CIV-130) Tells the parties that a judgment has been entered in a case. Service of this notice sets the start date of important deadlines regarding the ability to set-aside or challenge the judgment.
Once a court judgment is entered against you, creditors can access powerful debt collection tools they weren't previously able to use, like wage garnishment. In many cases, this means they can begin collection efforts right away. This could include garnishing your wages, freezing your bank account, or seizing property.
A "Default Judgment" is similar to a Judge's order in that it can be used to place a lien on your property, garnish your wages and/or affect your credit.
Illinois law governs the time limit for enforcing judgment and states “no judgment shall be enforced after the expiration of 7 years from the time the same is rendered.”1 The same statute allows the 7-year limitation period to be extended “upon the revival of the judgment by a proceeding.”
Illinois law governs the time limit for enforcing judgment and states “no judgment shall be enforced after the expiration of 7 years from the time the same is rendered.”1 The same statute allows the 7-year limitation period to be extended “upon the revival of the judgment by a proceeding.”
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.
Enforcement proceedings (also known as collection actions) to collect judgments are governed primarily by 735 ILCS 5/2-1402. This statute provides three main tools for enforcing and collecting judgments: (1) the Citation to Discover Assets; (2) wage garnishment proceedings; and (3) non-wage garnishment proceedings.
A "Default Judgment" is similar to a Judge's order in that it can be used to place a lien on your property, garnish your wages and/or affect your credit.