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  • When Death Stops Debt Collection: How CPLR § 5208 Protects Estates (But Not You)
    When Death Stops Debt Collection: How CPLR § 5208 Protects Estates (But Not You)

    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 ...

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  • How Federal Powers Override NY's Student Loan Time Limits: Ultimate Guide
    How Federal Powers Override NY's Student Loan Time Limits: Ultimate Guide

    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 ...

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  • How Creditors "levy" (take) your Property: New York
    How Creditors "levy" (take) your Property: New York

    What is a Levy? The verb "to levy" means "to take or seize property in execution of a judgment." Used in a sentence: "The judgment creditor may levy on the debtor's assets." A levy is the final stage ...

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  • Unrecorded Debt Assignments Remain Legally Binding - What This Means for New York Debtors
    Unrecorded Debt Assignments Remain Legally Binding - What This Means for New York Debtors

    The Validity of Debt Assignments Without Court Recording The Case of Musah v Houslanger & Associates In a pivotal ruling, the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York provided ...

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  • What is a Protective Order against Judgment Enforcement? New York
    What is a Protective Order against Judgment Enforcement? New York

    Judgment debtors may turn to CPLR § 5240 to seek relief against the harsh effects of aggressive judgment enforcement. Located in a "centralized location" in Article 52, CPLR § 5240 may grant a debtor ...

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  • Pay off a New York Judgment? Creditor is Obligated to File Satisfaction or Pay Penalty.
    Pay off a New York Judgment? Creditor is Obligated to File Satisfaction or Pay Penalty.

    Understanding Your Rights After Paying Off a Judgment in New York When you've fulfilled a judgment through paycheck deductions, bank account seizure, or settlement agreement compliance, it's crucial ...

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