Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

reversing a judgement order

I was sued in small claims court by a collections agency. My name was called and I was told to go with the attorney who was suing me. He rejected my payment offer and had me sign a document. When asked what I was signing he told me I was signing that these where accurate bills. I was told by this attorney I had 30 days to contact his office to make ''acceptable'' pay arrangements. I have received now a ''wage deduction notice'' and now realize a judgement was made against me. The problems are 1) the majority of the judgement is a bill from 1999 which no payments where made on and 2) I have already paid 2 of the outstanding bills included in the judgement. Can I go back to court and undo this judgement (a bill this old isn't collectable anymore, is it?) and will I have to pay the $ paid in the meantime, again? Where would I start? Could I file forms myself and if so what ones? Any help or advice you could give will be GREATLY appreciated. PS: judgement total amount + court costs is $3,060.95; before court costs for the wage deduction.


Asked on 5/14/03, 7:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: reversing a judgement order

You can try to vacate the judgment within 30 days and explain the circumstances to the judge -if you win, it would then go through discovery which is the process by which you can ask the other side to show proof of the bills and any other information relevant to the case and for you to give them your proof of payment of two of the bills. Then it goes to trial and you try to prove your case.

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Answered on 5/15/03, 11:34 am


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