Just won a judgment, how to make sure this shows up on debtor's credit report

[Gandolf]

Hi everyone, as the title states, I just prevailed in court today. I had to sue a former friend and business partner for breach of contract for a business venture we both went in on. He didn't even show up so I was awarded the default judgment.

My question is, with this judgment being recorded, is anything required on my end to get this on his CR? Also, are there any additional things I can do to make sure this does as much damage as possible. I ask this because, this person owes me the money and is refusing to acknowledge any of this stuff, so I have to use whatever leverage I have to get the money.

Just to clarify, I do have legal representation and am NOT asking for assistance with that, as we know what steps are needed to try and collect. But, my attorney isn't too versed in credit reporting so I was hoping the people here at this forum might be able to lend some advice. Thanks in advance!

[Guest usctrojanalum]

If the court you sued the defendant in is a Court of record, then you have nothing to worry about it will just show up on his credit report. If the court is not a court of record you may have some additional work to do such as getting a transcript of judgment (sometimes called an abstract) and filing in with a county clerk.

[Prosay]

If the court you sued the defendant in is a Court of record, then you have nothing to worry about it will just show up on his credit report. If the court is not a court of record you may have some additional work to do such as getting a transcript of judgment (sometimes called an abstract) and filing in with a county clerk.

MY FRIEND WAS SERVED A SUMMONS ON Aug 18...yet the court records states that it was served on Aug 16. Do she have any claim here...motion to dismiss, committing fraud upon the court etc ? The summons came from general sessions court.

Please reply !

Thank you.