Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Arkansas

Re: civil judgements

It depends on why you weren't aware. It definitely depends

on state law, but there's a very general rule that if you

never received notice, you can ask a judge to vacate the default

judgment, and you should win that almost as a matter of right.

However, the plaintiff can then make his case (e.g., at a trial)

and win the judgment again if it was indeed money you owed.

How much is it for? Unless it's a lot of money, the bank

probably won't care, and even if it IS a lot, they might still

not care about the debt very much, especially if you have a

healthy down payment. However, they might care a bit that you

look like someone who tries to run away from his debts.

Why did you owe the money in the first place?

Stuart Williams

Law Offices of Stuart J. Williams

21 Walter St.

Newton, MA

02459-2509

[email protected]

Stuart Williams

Law Offices of Stuart J. Williams

21 Walter St.