Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Illinois

judgements and their meaning
In a civil case when the defendent can not be found, and does not show up for any depositions and court procedings and a judgement is granted in favor of the plaintiff.
What does that judgement mean to the defendent when the defendent is on disability and has no ability to pay any awarded damages what so ever?

Asked on 8/29/00, 11:39 am

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Re: judgements and their meaning

Hello. That's a very good

question. In that situation

the judgment cannot be

enforced. However, the

plaintiff may issue what

is called a citation to

discover and recover assets.

This is a proceeding where

the plaintiff tries to find

assets of the defendant.

However, if the defendant

has no assets, the plaintiff

cannot collect on the

judgment. Thank you for

your question.

Answered on 10/12/00, 1:43 am

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