I have a five year old jugdement that I'm trying to pay off. The court said I had to contact the plaintiff's attorny. I did and he asked for my address and phone number. He never called me back. He told me I would have to pay the plaintiff directly. He would contact the plaintiff and get back to me. If he doesn't respond how can I settle this matter? Can I go to the court directly. Oh and I don't live in the state it was filed in any more.

The procedure on this one would depend upon the court rules for whichever state in which the case was filed. In some states one can deposit the judgment amount with the clerk of court. Apparently not in yours. Another possibility is to file a motion to quash the judgment. If the attorney for the plaintiff doesn't respond, the motion may be granted, and that would take care of it. Check with an attorney in that jurisdiction and see what advice you can get.

Thank you!!

In NY I'd send a certified letter, return receipt, to the Plaintiff's Attorney - not the least bit unusual for an Attorney to represent a party, obtain a Judgment, Attorney's responsibilities are over.

In NY I'd send a certified letter, return receipt, to the Plaintiff's Attorney - not the least bit unusual for an Attorney to represent a party, obtain a Judgment, Attorney's responsibilities are over.

Thank you for the advice. I got in contact with the attorney and he is getting the plaintiff's information so I can contact him directly. I know I've opened a can of worms but I need to clear this up!

Thank you for the advice. I got in contact with the attorney and he is getting the plaintiff's information so I can contact him directly. I know I've opened a can of worms but I need to clear this up!

I commend you for taking responsibility for your debts rather than just ignoring them as a majority of people do. Let us know how it turns out :)

I commend you for taking responsibility for your debts rather than just ignoring them as a majority of people do. Let us know how it turns out :)


Absolutely! Refreshing to hear!

I am trying to pay off a judgement in Texas but I called the court and they told me I would have to pay the plaintiff directley but the only phone number they have on record has been disconnected! I have no way to locate him! What are the steps that I can take to get this judgment off?

I am trying to pay off a judgement in texas but i called the court and they told me i would have to pay the plaintiff directley but the only phone number they have on record has been disconnected! I have no way to locate him! What are the steps that i can take to get this judgment off?



Normally we would ask you to start a new thread for a new question. But first, have you considered the suggestions given in posts #2 and #4 above?

JudyKayTee suggested a letter to plaintiff's attorney. If plaintiff represented himself, you would send the letter to plaintiff of course. There should be an address in the court file. If the certified letter is returned, you would then file a motion to quash the judgment. The court may require you to take additional steps to contact the plaintiff, such as an Internet search, &/or service by publication.