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  • What Happens to Judgment Enforcement upon Death?
    What Happens to Judgment Enforcement upon Death?

    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 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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  • Addressing the Challenge of 'Sewer Service' in Debt Collection
    Addressing the Challenge of 'Sewer Service' in Debt Collection

    Imagine this: You face financial hardship and inform your creditors, but years later, you're blindsided by a lawsuit and a default judgment. Welcome to the world of "sewer service" in debt collection, ...

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