Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Minnesota

I received a default judgement entered on February 18th, 2011. The original complaint asked that I respond and I did to the lead attorney. I thought that with speaking with him I was complying. I asked if he would ask the school that I owe money to for my son's high school education, if they would consider taking a lesser amount and he responded with a payment plan of 50.00 a month. I did not agree to this, as I wanted an answer to the lesser amount. After contacting the lawyer and not receiving any response, I know find myself with this default judgement. Am I able to file to vacate? I was also told to send an e-mail with a negotiated amount and ask if they would except, but I need the legal language to make sure I protect myself from any further action if they were to except my proposal of a lesser amount.


Asked on 3/03/11, 8:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Reiff Reiff Law Office

You may be able to vacate the default, but it is not easy or certain. I think you ought to retain an attorney to do so because it is tricky and has a number of legal requirements.

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Answered on 3/03/11, 9:08 am


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