Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York

Civil Court Judgements-NYS

How long does a civil court judgement (monetary) stay active in New York State? Not on a credit report but in actuality. And if ''renewed'' what is the period of time?


Asked on 8/28/06, 9:54 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Guy Lewit Guy Mitchell Lewit, Esq.

Re: Civil Court Judgements-NYS

20 years...20 more years if renewed (before it expires)

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Answered on 8/28/06, 7:04 pm
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Civil Court Judgements-NYS

A judgment in NYS is good for 20 years.

Good Luck

RRG

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Answered on 8/28/06, 10:35 am


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