azdraik Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I live in Arizona.Recently I went and applied for a mtg and found there is a judgement on my credit. The judgment is from 07. I am a little lost as I checked my credit a few months ago and there were no judgments listed against me.I tried contacting the courts and they are giving me the run around stating that it is a old case and they would have to hunt for the records. I gave them a few days and they failed to locate them. The computer system states who the original plaintiff is but I am at a loss as to what I should do. I was never served with any summons hence I never knew there was even a court case going against me.Do I have any options at this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usctrojanalum Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 How much is it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denita Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Not all judgments end up on your credit report.It is unbelieveable that they wouldn't be able to pull the court case showing the default judgement issued against you. You are entitled to it and you should be able to access it online even. Most counties have the records online today. Check the Clerk of Courts website under your name.Since you were not served, check into vacating the judgement. See what the rules/statutes are in your jurisdiction for vacating a judgement. Note, judgements in AZ last 5 years (according to this link, check your states statutes to verify the info in this link) How Long Are Judgments Enforceable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdraik Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) The amount is for roughly around 800 dollars, per the Credit Report. As for access to the information I can not even pull the case up on the court website using a name search and I know that court has its docs online.Yes SOL is 5 years. Getting close to that so I may just let it slide and see if they renew it or not. But really urgs me that I was never served or notified. Edited February 2, 2012 by azdraik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stStep Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Be careful though, since judgments can be renewed 1 more time for an additional 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdraik Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hmm since there has never been any action taken on behalf of a the judgment can it be grounds for dormancy but I am not sure. Never really had too many issues with courts so kinda new to this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stStep Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 As far as I know, dormancy is a non-issue in AZ. A judgment creditor can collect anytime their judgment is in force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
life is good Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 In california; a JUDGEMENT is enforceable for 10 years, with a 10% per annum interest rate on unpaid principal. (Plus any other charges they feel like lopping onto your death sentance) In addition, they can renew within 90 days of the expiration for another 10 years plus all the interest!!!You may want to check your state about that.Judgements suck. Especially if you got one under duress, and no legal representation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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