Q: can I pay an ex boyfriend his $400 in installments if I lost small case. He is harassing me. I received nothing from cou
I lost a small claims. Never received anything in mail about decision. I go find out. Paper they gave me had his name vs nys. Not my name anywhere. However, He now put judgement letter on my steps which does have my name and is harassing me to pay. Telling me he won. It’s Only been a week since I find out only after he tells me he won. Told me He contacted sheriff to collect $400 judgement. It was for an old broken lap top computer He’s connected and won. I was going to appeal. But expensive. I am between jobs. Howecer, can I pay in installments How? To him directly. Or through court clerk?? Ill make a money order to keep record. Please advise me. Thank you. I live in Tarrytown ny
A: Sounds like he may be scamming you. Call the court and make sure there is a judgment. If you pay, make sure that you get receipts to prove payment. Money orders are the hardest ways to prove payment, and I would suggest just personal checks.
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