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The legal term is "execution proof" In essence it means the debtor has no property that is considered nonexempt under state laws. Each state has a proscribed set of exemptions that can be used whenever a person is sued or files bankruptcy. For the average consumer this usually renders them "judgment proof" meaning the debt even though a writ of judgment is granted cannot be collected. "Macky"

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Q: In a lawsuit what does the term judgment proof mean?
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Would a person who has no assets and whose only income is from Social Security Disability be considered judgment proof?

It is very likely given the circumstances that the person would be "judgment proof". The legal term is actual execution proof, meaning that a creditor could sue and be awarded a judgment, but the judgment could not be enforced. The vast majority of person's who are sued are execution proof. However this does not stop creditors from filing a lawsuit in the expectation that the debtor will eventually have property that is not exempt and therefore can be attached.


Is a low income family judgment proof that receives food stamps and medical assistance for their three children?

First of all, I should make one thing clear: being "judgment-proof" is not a legal defense to liability.You can't go into court and say "I'm judgment-proof, therefore the lawsuit should be dismissed." Whether or not you can actually satisfy a judgment has no bearing on your liability, and the court's ability to impose the judgment. And if you are found liable, that judgment can follow you around for the rest of your life, or until you pay it, creating problems at every turn.The term "judgment-proof" simply refers to a practical consideration faced by all plaintiffs: given the financial situation of the defendant, how easy or difficult will it be to actually collect the judgment? A plaintiff might decide that, even if they win, the defendant has so few assets that collecting the judgment could take more time or effort than it's worth.If you're employed, and lose this lawsuit, the plaintiff may be able to garnish a percentage of your wages until the judgment is satisfied. There are many other procedures through which a judgment can be enforced, as well.


If you are considered judgment proof will a judgment still stay on your credit report for 7 years and if the 7 years is up can they still collect?

Some judgments/liens are renewable quite literally forever. Being judgment proof does not mean you are relieved of the debt. It is a term used to designate the debtor has no assets at the time of the judgment which could be seized. If sometime later the debtor becomes employed, receives an inheritance, etc. the creditor can enforce the collection of the judgment. How long it stays on the CR will depend on what type of judgment.


Is it legal for a collection agency to use the term 'judgment' on your credit report without a court order or hearing?

No. Judgments can only be granted by the court, after a lawsuit has been filed and won.


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To commence a lawsuit means to start a given legal proceeding. A lawsuit refers to a very detailed term for a given court proceeding whereby a given individual seeks a legal remedy.


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It means the term policy can be renewed without having to provide proof of insurability.


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What term describes any kind of money a creditor must accept by law for payment of a monetary debt?

A judgment is a court order issued by the court stating that the creditor has won the lawsuit and is entitled to a certain amount of money.


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It is the same word. If you mean 'proof of identity' it is 'une piece d'identite'.


What is a judgment of default?

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