New Jersey Warranty to Satisfy Judgment
What this document covers
The Warranty to Satisfy Judgment is a legal document that confirms a judgment has been paid in full, including all associated fees, costs, and interest. This form serves to acknowledge the complete satisfaction of the judgment, allowing for its official marking as paid. Unlike other judgment forms, this one specifically focuses on providing proof of payment and alleviating any further obligations under the judgment.
Key components of this form
- Identification of the court where the judgment was entered.
- Details of the plaintiff and defendant, including their names.
- Specific docket number related to the judgment.
- A statement certifying that all terms of the judgment have been fulfilled.
- Signature of the attorney or pro se individual certifying the information is true.
- Date of completion to indicate when the judgment satisfaction is filed.
Common use cases
This form is typically used when a debtor has fully paid a court-ordered debt and wants to ensure that the judgment is recognized as satisfied. Common situations for its use include resolving disputes over unpaid debts, completing the payment of a settlement agreement, or when a judgment creditor needs to formally acknowledge receipt of payment.
Who needs this form
- Individuals or entities who have settled a judgment against them.
- Creditors who need to confirm that a debtor has met their obligations.
- Lawyers assisting clients in clearing their legal records.
- Pro se litigants seeking to handle their legal matters without an attorney.
How to prepare this document
- Fill in the caption with the court's name, county, and docket number.
- Identify both the plaintiff and the defendant by entering their full names.
- Certify that the judgment claim has been satisfied as per the agreement.
- Include the date on which the form is completed and signed.
- Have the attorney or pro se individual sign the form in the designated area.
Is notarization required?
Notarization is generally not required for this form. However, certain states or situations might demand it. You can complete notarization online through US Legal Forms, powered by Notarize, using a verified video call available anytime.
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Typical mistakes to avoid
- Not filling out the docket number accurately, which may lead to processing issues.
- Failing to include the date of completion, which is required for filing.
- Omitting signatures from the attorney or individual responsible for the payment.
- Ignoring specific local court requirements that may affect the form's acceptability.
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FAQ
The defendant should ask for a letter confirming that the entire amount of the judgment has been paid. He or she may do so by sending a demand letter to the plaintiff. The release and satisfaction form is filed with the court clerk and entered into the case record.
A Warrant to Satisfy Judgment, also known as a Warrant of Satisfaction of Judgment, (WOS) is a legal document that, when properly filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court (Clerk), will close the judgment on the Superior Court Civil Judgment and Order Docket.
If the judgment creditor refuses or cannot be located to sign a warrant of satisfaction, you must file a motion in the county where the judgment was entered and ask the court to enter an order stating that the judgment is satisfied. Include proof of payment of the judgment with your motion.
Satisfaction of judgment. n. a document signed by a judgment creditor (the party owed the money judgment) stating that the full amount due on the judgment has been paid.
A judgment from another state can be enforced by docketing it with the Clerk of the Superior Court in Trenton. It will then be a lien on any real estate owned by the debtor in New Jersey and other collection efforts must be made through the Sheriff's Office in the county where the debtor has assets.
If the judgment creditor does not immediately file an Acknowledgement of Satisfaction of Judgment (EJ-100) when the judgment is satisfied, the judgment debtor may make a formal written demand for the creditor to do so. The judgment creditor has 15 days after receiving the debtor's request to serve the acknowledgement.
If the judgment creditor refuses or cannot be located to sign a warrant of satisfaction, you must file a motion in the county where the judgment was entered and ask the court to enter an order stating that the judgment is satisfied. Include proof of payment of the judgment with your motion.
A Satisfaction of Judgment is a document signed by one party acknowledge receipt of the payment. The Satisfaction of Judgment is then filed with the court. This is beneficial to the paying party for multiple reasons. One, the court is put on notice that the debt has been satisfied.
