Q: HOW TO SET ASIDE JUDGMENT THAR WAS FILED IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT ON APRIL 2017 I JUST FOUND ABOUT IT
THE ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT HAS MY OLD ADDRESS
A:
Your question is about setting aside a 2017 judgment in small claims court, because you just found out about it. "It" could mean the judgment or the SC case and the situation is different depending on which "it" you are speaking about. Assuming that the judgment was entered by default and you did not receive notice of the SC hearing as required by law, the SC court may not have obtained jurisdiction over you to issue a judgment against you. If this is your situation, you can file a motion to vacate the judgment based on lack of personal jurisdiction. This needs to be done in the Court in which the case reposed.
You may want to consult with a local attorney about your particular situation and have him assist you to prepare the motion.
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