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Why are both of the Tarrant County Justice of Peace and Civil Courts recording two different judgments for the same case?I had a judgment entered in a Tarrant County JP Court that I later appealed to the Civil Courts. I was advised by the civil court clerk that the JP judgment becomes "null and void" once appealed to a higher court. Well, both judgments are appearing as if they are two separate judgements, but for the same matter. I have disputed this with credit reporting agencies, but the JP judgment is reporting as verified. So, I contacted the JP court directly and they, at first, verifed the judgment as well. I asked them why they are verifying a judgment that should be "null and void" due to the appeal I filed and they advised me to seek legal advice. What should I do? Attorney answers (1)
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Answered over 2 years ago.
Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney in Chicago, IL.
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