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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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  • Vacating a Default Judgment in New York: 8 Fine Points of Law (with Examples)
    Vacating a Default Judgment in New York: 8 Fine Points of Law (with Examples)

    Receive notice of a wage garnishment? Is your bank account frozen? 8 Points to Cover in Your Motion to Vacate a Default Judgment Although both statutes (CPLR §§ 5015 and 317) may not explicitly ...

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  • How to Answer a Summons and Complaint in New York City
    How to Answer a Summons and Complaint in New York City

    If you have been served with a summons and complaint in New York City, you must respond in a timely manner to prevent a default judgment. This article provides you with the knowledge to do so. This ...

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  • Legal Glossary: Debtor-Creditor Law (New York 2023)
    Legal Glossary: Debtor-Creditor Law (New York 2023)

    The Essential Legal Glossary for Consumer Debtors Acceptance: 1) Intentionally receiving and keeping something. 2) Agreeing to contract terms. Acceptance of Service: Agreement by a defendant to accept ...

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  • 2023: The Year Millions Reconnect with Their Student Debt
    2023: The Year Millions Reconnect with Their Student Debt

    What’s Going on with Student Loan Repayments in 2023? In October 2023, about 27 million borrowers are expected to restart their student loan payments, marking an end to a three-year hiatus. The blog ...

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