If I sue for $1000, and the defendants countersues for $500, and both of us win the claims...will the judge take my judgement of $1000, minus the defendants's judgement of $500, and award me for $500? And if that is the case, will my credit report show that I have a judgement against me for $500, and that it has been paid?
I also understand that sometimes, the judge will issue as two seperate judgements, and I will have to pay them $500, and they pay me $1000.
2007-02-16 09:02:02 · 6 answers · asked by Mac 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your thousand dollar judgment is reduced by the defendant's counterclaim, and you get a judgment against the defendant for $500. No judgment on your record.
2007-02-16 09:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by Amy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Nevada the defendant have 30 days to attraction a small declare. no longer performing in courtroom facilitates and attraction yet no longer showing up is an computerized win for whoever does look. If the declare became into filed and signed by ability of the two plaintiffs then the top results of one outcomes the different. in the event that they filed one after the different, then each and each case has its own benefit.
2016-11-23 13:43:39 · answer #2 · answered by noto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on local procedure & what the counterclaim was for. Sometimes -- if they arise from the same facts -- they are netted out. If they arise form different situations between the same parties they shouldn't be. How the judgment is paid (or even IF it is paid) is immaterial; what is important to you is that a "satisfaction" signed by the opposing party, or entered by the clerk of court if payment is made to the court, be recorded for any judgment against you.
2007-02-16 09:12:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laws and court procedures vary from state to state. Here in California, the court would issue a net judgment of $500 to the plaintiff. You would be the prevailing party and no judgment would show on your credit history.
2007-02-16 09:30:28 · answer #4 · answered by Carl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1000 - 500 = 500 (the judgement) - don't you ever watch "The People's Court"
2007-02-16 09:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by Dizney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it happens as you said, the decision would be a saw off
but i hardly believe anyone would ever award any money if your claim was selected as proper winner. the defendant would have to pay the 1000 and the court charges.
because you both cant be found to be correct. or he would just throw it out. always remember there are three sides to every story, your side, his side,
and the truth.
2007-02-16 09:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by t-bone 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋