I have an 11 year old judgement for $6,000 against me from civil court in NYC (for tuition non-payment) that I found out about a few years ago but was never notified of the case when it happened. I don't agree with the judgement although I know by default I was found to owe the monies. Now I have been contacted by an attorney collecting for the original party to pay the monies. Is there any way to avoid paying this or am I responsible? Is there any statute of limitations to collect on a judgement against me? I read that New York may have a 10 year limit to collect on judgements unless the judgement is renewed, which it has not been. I sent a letter back to the lawyer requesting proof of the monies owed and was sent a copy of the original judgement. Would it be worth getting a lawyer in this case? Does it make any difference that I don't live in New York now (NJ)?
Thanks for any help

The judgement may still be valid but the statute has run out so the lawyer will not have any way to force payment. DFo not offer a penny or any arrangement since that offer would restart the statute. That lawyer is likely a collection agency, ignore them.