Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New Jersey

A judgment that has been entered stands until it has been satisfied or vacated. If it has been satisfied such as by being paid, the creditor should send you a warrant to satisfy which you then file with the court clerk. If, on the other hand, you believe that a judgment has been improperly entered, have a valid defense, and have not waited too long (normally one year), you can move on notice to all other parties to have the judgment vacated. If successful, the court will then schedule a trial and you can present your defenses. Judgments are not vacated simply because the credit reporter has removed the entry or the creditor has written off the claim.

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