Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in South Carolina
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What is a default judgement and what can they do about it?
Asked on 10/23/02, 2:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Otto Ferrene, jr.
Ferrene & Associates, PA
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A default judgment occurs when a defendant does not answer the complaint served upon him. It is a judgment as is any other. Its enforcement/collection is by execution through the Sheriff's office or through additional judicial proceedings, if you do not pay it.
Answered on 10/24/02, 6:52 am