Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Iwas contacted by a lawyer in florida to collect a default judgement aginst me from ny going back to 1996 first off am i still required to pay this after 14 yrs passed.


Asked on 1/13/10, 8:02 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Judgments do not expire. The statute of limitations only applies to when the case is filed against you. Once a judgment is entered by a court, it does not expire.

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Answered on 1/18/10, 8:43 am
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

Judgments on real property last 10 years and can be renewed only once. See chapter 55 for more information.

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Answered on 1/18/10, 2:10 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Propbably, but you should see a lawyer. They can help you see if it is valid and help negotiate the debt.

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Answered on 1/18/10, 2:48 pm


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