Q: I was granted a motion for default judgement and the courts sent the notification out to them with my address by mistake
I was granted a motions to reopen the eviction case and one for default judgement. The documents the courts send to the defendants were by mistake sent in their name but with my address. Do I put on the envelopes return to to sender wrong address or take them to the courthouse and tell them their mistake or hand deliver them to the defendants?
A:
You should notify the court of the error immediately. It is generally not your responsibility to correct court mailing mistakes, and you should refrain from taking any action that could be misconstrued, such as hand delivering the documents to the defendants. Marking the envelopes as "Return to Sender" with a note indicating the incorrect address and returning them to the postal service could be an appropriate step.
However, directly informing the court allows them to remedy the mistake and ensures that proper legal procedure is followed, which is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the default judgment you were granted. Keep records of your communication with the court regarding this matter.
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