Judgments Blogs

What is a Blanket Security Agreement? A blanket security agreement is a contract between a borrower and a lender that grants the lender a security interest in multiple assets or all assets of the ...

When challenging "service" (delivery) of the summons and complaint, arm yourself with the knowledge you need to attack the case confidently. This comprehensive review examines recent court decisions ...

What exactly is a “default” in law? A default is ‘the omission or failure to perform a legal duty.’ Black’s Law Dictionary (11th ed.). Failing to answer a complaint or failing to file any form of ...

What is a Levy? Under New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) Article 52, the term levy describes two distinct enforcement methods: Levy by service of execution (CPLR § 5232 (a)) – The sheriff, ...

Statutes relating to the enforcement of money judgments require careful reading and analysis. The below summarizes CPLR § 5208 [Enforcement after death of judgment debtor; leave of court; extension of ...

What You'll Learn: In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn: How New York's 20-year statute of limitations on money judgments under CPLR § 211(b) operates, including exceptions for written ...