Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Statute of limitations on judgements in NYS

Is a judgement good for 10 or twenty years in NYS? I have a judgement against someone and after 10 years I received a paper stating that I needed to pay 150 dollars to keep it in force. I didn't pay the money because I didn't have it at the time. It's now been 12 years and I have finally located this persons assets. Is my judgement enforceable or no good anymore? Thanks for any help.


Asked on 10/04/06, 7:12 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Re: Statute of limitations on judgements in NYS

20 years. What paper did you receive?

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Answered on 10/04/06, 9:01 pm
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: Statute of limitations on judgements in NYS

It's 20 years BUT is only a lien on real properety for 10 unless you re-new.

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Answered on 10/04/06, 10:01 pm


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