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Received a Judgment letter from court! Don't know what it means?
A few months ago, I was sued by my electric company (the reason is a long and complicated story). I was summoned to court but decided to settle beforehand by calling the company and we agreed on payment arrangements. They told me since I've decided to pay, I didn't have to show up to court.
Ever since then, I've been paying everything on time. Then, all of a sudden, I received a letter from the court that reads, "A Judgment for money is granted in favor of the creditor (the electric company) against debtor (me)." There's a list of the amount of money I owed and a bunch of fees adding up to the total under that.
What does this letter actually mean? Am I required to do anything from this point on? Or do I just keep the letter and continue paying the bill as arranged? I've never received a letter like this before and have no real legal knowledge. Anyone that can provide ANYTHING will help! Thank you!!
3 Answers
- RussLv 61 decade ago
The electric company continued their claim in court. When you did not appear - the court entered judgment by default. You owe the money contained in the judgment letter (order). You can appeal the decision, but I am not sure if that will get you anywhere. I would suggest that you continue with your payment arrangement with the company - and maybe then they will not attach your wages or file other writ(s) to enforce the judgment. (which can cost you more money)
- 1 decade ago
You need to make sure the letter is what it says it is. There are collection agencies and attorneys that use very official looking letterhead to scare debtors sometimes. So call the court and ask if a real judgment has been issued.
If a judgment has been issued, it will override any payment arrangements you've made directly with the company. If you are confused and don't know what to do, you need to contact a lawyer.
- wizjpLv 71 decade ago
Call the court.
Odds are they went ahead and got the judgement against you that they can enforce if you default on your payment agreement without having to go thru the whole process again.
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