Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts

Judgement Against Me!

Hi!

I got a notice in the mail that I failed to pay a judgment against me with a credit card company and that I have to appear in court regarding this failure to pay. I never received the notice telling me that I have to pay this amount and when it was due. Unfortuantely, I can not come up with that money by the time I have to appear in court. What will legally be done to me? Will I lose my car and have my wages garnished?

Thanks!


Asked on 2/14/03, 12:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: Judgement Against Me!

The notice should tell you which court issued the judgment; go to the clerk's office and ask to see the file; the file should show the critical documents, including any evidence of service. This also provides you with an opportunity to file a motion to vacate the judgment and either restore the matter to the trial list, or move to dismiss for lack of proper notice.

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Answered on 2/15/03, 10:56 am


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