Full question:
How do I go about requesting a default judgment in law division? Do I send document to County Courthouse? How does the Judgment show up on their credit report? I am in New Jersey;defendant is in Ohio.
- Category: Civil Actions
- Subcategory: Default Judgment
- Date:
- State: New Jersey
Answer:
To request a default judgment, you first need to file a complaint in the appropriate court. Generally, this is where the defendant resides, conducts business, or where the contract was executed. After filing, you must serve the defendant with the complaint.
If the defendant fails to respond or file an answer within the required time, you can request a default judgment. This means the court can rule in your favor because the defendant did not take the necessary steps to defend themselves. In New Jersey, if a defendant does not respond to the complaint, the court may enter a default judgment against them.
Regarding credit reports, a default judgment can negatively impact a person's credit history and typically remains on the report for seven to ten years.
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