(c) The Court shall render its judgment within three days after the conclusion of the hearing. After the decision is filed, you have 14 days to file written objections to the Magistrate's decision detailing the errors you believe the Magistrate has made.The Small Claims Court judgment remains valid for 20 years. What to do If the Defendant Does Not Pay Voluntarily. Upon the filing of the affidavit, the clerk shall cause publication to be made under this Section. Subsequently, the trial court granted defendants' motion for summary judgment, finding that plaintiff was estopped from bringing his cause of action. The Petitioner will request a copy of the prove-up hearing transcript from the court reporter and e-file the transcript within twenty (28) days. When it comes to debt collection, a judgment can stick around like that one friend who overstays their welcome.