When does the Judgment Fund start accepting claims?

Starting August 1, 2020, the Judgment Fund will only accept claims electronically through the Judgment Fund Internet Claims System (JFICS) This is in support of the Paperwork Reduction Act. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

Can a Judgment Fund be used if there is not enough money?

If another source of funds exists to pay the award, the Judgment Fund cannot be used even if the other source does not have enough money. In that case, the agency with the other source of funds must ask Congress to appropriate more money for that other source.

What’s the best way to avoid a judgment?

Heading off a lawsuit is the best way to avoid a judgment. To do so, don’t ignore calls and correspondence from your creditor. Reach out to learn if they’ll accept suitable payment arrangements. Educate yourself on smart ways to pay debt collectors, and consider using the services of a debt management agency.

Do you have to pay a court fee to enforce a judgment?

Enforce a judgment. You can ask the court to collect payment from the person or business who owes you money (the ‘debtor’) if they do not pay you after receiving the court order. You must pay a court fee when you ask the court to collect the payment.

What are the rules for enforcing a judgment?

Typically, a court’s rules governing enforcement of judgments include procedures for wage garnishments, attachment of bank accounts and seizure of assets. The plaintiff can usually pursue more than one of these enforcement mechanisms simultaneously, and the costs incurred in doing so are usually added to the judgment amount.

Heading off a lawsuit is the best way to avoid a judgment. To do so, don’t ignore calls and correspondence from your creditor. Reach out to learn if they’ll accept suitable payment arrangements. Educate yourself on smart ways to pay debt collectors, and consider using the services of a debt management agency.

Can a default judgment be set aside for good cause?

“Setting Aside” a Default Judgment. In most jurisdictions, the defendant will have a prescribed period within which to ask the court to set the default judgment aside, on good cause shown.

Can you collect from a judgment against an individual?

If the judgment is against a legal entity and not an individual, you must collect from the company’s property only, not from its owners. If an individual’s name appears on your judgment, you may collect from that individual and the company named on the judgment, if any. FAQs