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    iammew Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 10, 2007, 09:01 AM
    NY judgement against me 11 years old
    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
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    Jul 10, 2007, 09:55 AM
    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.
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