On my credit report , i have a judgment but never got any letters sent to me , what should i do ?

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   Eric Rothstein

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   Answered February 21, 2013 08:03. Check the file in the courthouse, especially the affidavit of service to see how the plaintiff claims you were served. If you have grounds, you can file an Order To Show Cause to vacate the default judgment and perhaps dismiss if the statute of limitations has expired.

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   Michael SchwartzPro

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   Answered February 21, 2013 08:08. I would get a copy of the entire file from the Court clerk's office. You may be able to vacate (set aside) the judgment.

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   Diane L Gruber

   West Linn Bankruptcy Attorney

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   Answered February 21, 2013 08:15. Go to the county courthouse where the judgment was entered and get ALL documents in the file, then take them to an attorney to be sure if everything as done correctly. Good luck.

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