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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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  • What are Interrogatories? How Do I Respond to Them?
    What are Interrogatories? How Do I Respond to Them?

    What Are Interrogatories in a Legal Context? Interrogatories are formal written questions that one party in a lawsuit can serve upon another party to obtain specific information relevant to the case. ...

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  • New York Banks Freeze Double the Judgment Amount. Why?
    New York Banks Freeze Double the Judgment Amount. Why?

    Short answer: New York Banks may freeze (hold) double the judgment amount to cover accrued interest and collection expenses. [1] Securing twice the Planned Consumer Marketing, Inc. v. Coats & Clark, ...

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  • Judgment Liens Explained: What Debtors and Creditors Need to Know
    Judgment Liens Explained: What Debtors and Creditors Need to Know

    In New York, a judgment lien on real property arises when the money judgment is docketed with the county clerk in the county where the property is located (not merely upon entry). If you have been ...

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  • Notice to Judgment Debtor or Obligor in New York: Your Next Steps
    Notice to Judgment Debtor or Obligor in New York: Your Next Steps

    If you've received a letter with language similar or identical to the one below, you are being put on notice that your money is at risk of being seized by a judgment creditor. To satisfy due process ...

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  • Time Limit to Vacate Your Default Judgment: New York
    Time Limit to Vacate Your Default Judgment: New York

    Understanding Time Limits for Challenging a New York Judgment When seeking to vacate a judgment, consider four key subsections of CPLR § 5015: Excusable default Newly discovered evidence Fraud, ...

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