What if the judge makes a mistake?

If you believe the trial judge has made a mistake as your case is proceeding, you may ask the Appellate Division for permission to file an interim appeal. If this request is granted, the case will be paused until the Appellate Division decides whether or not the trial court’s interim decision was correct.

Can you appeal a default Judgement?

“If a plaintiff in whose favour a default judgment has been granted agreed in writing that the judgment be rescinded or varied, a court must rescind or vary such judgment on application by any party affected by it.”

What happens after a Judgement is entered against you?

What Happens After a Judgment Is Entered Against You? You should receive a notice of the judgment entry in the mail. The judgment creditor can then use that court judgment to try to collect money from you. Common methods include wage garnishment, property attachments and property liens.

Why won’t my attorney give me a copy of my file?

Your attorney may be in violation of attorney ethical rules. You should provide him one more opportunity to provide you copies of your file by making a written request. If he fails to comply, you should explore filing a grievance with the state supreme court’s attorney regulation office.

What to do if my attorney does not comply with court order?

If he fails to comply, you should explore filing a grievance with the state supreme court’s attorney regulation office. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. Call the Washington State Bar Association or threaten the attorney that you will do so. They will probably help you get the file.

How do I collect on a judgment issued from another state?

For creditors who want to try and collect on a judgment issued by a court from another state or foreign country, they must first have their foreign judgment “domesticated” here in Texas. Once domesticated, they may then try to collect the debt owed to them with the methods discussed below. See the resources below for more information.

What do I do if my attorney refuses to return my file?

The file legally belongs to you, not your attorney. If he/she refuses to return the file to you, then contact the State Bar to file a complaint. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action.