This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
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.
Serving “Notice of Entry” Once the judgment is entered, the winner should serve a copy of the judgment with “notice of entry” on the loser. This service starts the loser's time to appeal running.
The clerk will calculate the amounts awarded in the judgment. The clerk will then enter the judgment in your favor and give you a copy. Once the judgment is entered, the winner should serve a copy of the judgment with “notice of entry” on the loser. This service starts the loser's time to appeal running.
A judgment is good for 20 years, but if the plaintiff wants to enforce the judgment against land it is only good for 10 years unless the plaintiff renews it for another 10 years.
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.
A plaintiff can seek before the clerk a default judgment based on the initial non-appearance of the defendant in cases where both: The plaintiff makes the application within one year of the defendant's default. The claim is for either: – a sum certain; or – a sum that can be made certain by computation. (CPLR 3215(a).)
You can contact your bank, employer, or credit reporting company to find out which Court made the judgment. You can use the Court Locator on this page to find a Court. Then contact the Court and get a copy of the court file, including the Affidavit of Service for the Summons and Complaint.
Bank accounts, including bank names, account numbers, and account type (savings or checking) Brokerage accounts and securities holdings, including company names and account numbers. Real estate holdings, including addresses. Vehicles owned, including the makes, models, years, and license plate numbers.