Can I get my money back from a garage?

You can ask the garage for a refund of some of the payment you made (if you paid in advance) if they don’t do the work within a reasonable amount of time. A second opinion can help you and the garage agree on what is reasonable.

What does it mean to file a Mechanic’s Lien?

A mechanic’s lien is a document that can be publicly filed by a person or entity that improves real property, when they believe that they were not fully compensated. Usually, contractors, subcontractors or material suppliers will file liens; although architects and engineers can file them as well,…

What happens after a judgment is entered against you?

What Happens After a Judgment Is Entered Against You? The court enters a judgment against you if your creditor wins their claim or you fail to show up to court. You should receive a notice of the judgment entry in the mail. The judgment creditor can then use that court judgment to try to collect money from you.

Can a judgement be issued against me without being served?

* This will flag comments for moderators to take action. It depends but generally, no, a judgement should not be entered unless you have been served. After filing, a petitioner must also file a proof of service showing that you were properly served with the court. If you were not properly served, the judgement entered against you can be overturned.

Can a company win a judgment against you?

Updated February 08, 2019. Before a person or a company to whom you owe money can win a judgment against you, they must first file a lawsuit in court.

A mechanic’s lien is a document that can be publicly filed by a person or entity that improves real property, when they believe that they were not fully compensated. Usually, contractors, subcontractors or material suppliers will file liens; although architects and engineers can file them as well,…

What happens when a judgment is issued against you?

In some states, creditors can force the sale of your home. At the very least, the judgment appears in your county’s property records, so when you sell or refinance your property, the title insurer will require that the judgment be paid in full from the proceeds.

What can I do if I get a judgement against me?

What can you do if this happens? Here are your options after receiving a judgement against you: Attempt to vacate a judgement; File a claim of exemption; File for bankruptcy to discharge the debt; Settle with the judgement creditor; 1. Attempt to Vacate a Judgement. Vacating a judgement means asking the court to “set aside” the judgement.

Updated February 08, 2019. Before a person or a company to whom you owe money can win a judgment against you, they must first file a lawsuit in court.