Neither person involved had insurance, both agreed to fix their own vehicle, 2 wks later my friend was summoned to court. The judgement was against him, but he didn't pay because he didn't agree. I know he should have appealed then, but didn't. Statute of limitations? Thanks for all the other answers...I guess I didn't explain enough before...
2006-07-30 00:06:05 · 3 answers · asked by ladyhawke 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Way too late to collect on that judgement now in most jurisdictions. If it's still collectable, it's way past the appeal date; that's for certain. He needs to speak to a lawyer.
2006-07-30 01:14:43 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though the time to appeal has expired, depending on your state, the judgment may not haunt your friend forever. Each state allows a creditor a specific amount of time to enforce a judgment; however, some states allow a creditor to renew a judgment a second time or indefinitely. This means that a creditor could hold a debt over your head for a significant period of your life or even the rest of your life. Check the links below for your state's criteria.
2006-07-30 02:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YUP. To late. He should have appealed very soon after the judgement against him.
2006-07-30 00:12:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋