Judgments

Approximately 8 months ago I hired a UK company to perform work for us in the UK . We were on site with this company and they did not perform the work properly or supply the necessary amount of labor or equipment. Prior to flying to the UK from the USA I agreed to the estimated amount of 15,700 pounds. I reviewed with their representative on site the work that they did not perform and expected an adjustment in the invoice. When it arrived it was for the full amount. I wrote them a letter along with payment of 10,000 pounds. Now they are threatening to sue me for the remaining 5,700 pounds. Question: Can they sue me in a UK court? They will win of course if I do not pay for representation or show up my self. Therefore, can they collect from me in the USA and what is the procedure that they would need to go through to collect on a UK judgement. Lastly, they have threatened that I would be responsible for costs and interest if they bring suit.

Are assets held in joint tenant accounts protected from judgements filed against only one of the joint tenants?

How do I file an abstract of Judgment?

I am a licensed general contractor. I performed work on a duplex in 2003. I got paid for services on the first unit. I started work on the second unit and did not get paid when I asked for a progress check. The client sued me and lost. I won a judgment of $8500.00 for damages and $3500 for attorney fees in the court of Washington county. The client filed for an appeal and now the court has denied his appeal. 5 years after court proceedings started. The judgment is accruing interest @ 9%. The client has no job and has no clear assets that I can find. The building I performed the work in is held in a corporation. The corporation lists his 90 year old mother as the president and treasurer. My former client has tax liens against him in California. My former client lives in one side of the duplex with his mother and sister. He wrote checks to me on the first unit (he acted in the interest of the corporation). To my question, given the circumstances, being that the only income this guy has is social security and rental income from this property, a property that is held in his senile mothers name (dummy corporation). How can I collect on this judgment? I have an insurance company attorney representing me on the liability side but I do not have anyone to go after this guy and collect if collection is possible. I suspect that the corporate veil could be lifted from the corporation and the rental income could be garnished. What are my options?

I have been a resident of MO since 11-6-08. My kids father file a complaint for custody in Ohio on 3-20-09. He claims I have no regard for physical and emotional well being. Also states son has suffered some type of abuse and feels there will be more abuse upon returning to me from spring break. How do I prove there is no abuse in court in another state and can I claim court has no jurisdiction due to a Florida custody order?