Letter to Judgment Debtor Demanding Satisfaction of Judgment
Overview of this form
This Letter to Judgment Debtor Demanding Satisfaction of Judgment is a legal document used by a plaintiff who has received a judgment in their favor. The purpose of this letter is to formally demand payment from the judgment debtor, notifying them of their obligation to fulfill the judgment by sending payment to a specified address. Unlike other forms, this letter serves as a clear and direct demand for monetary satisfaction of a court-ordered judgment.
Form components explained
- Recipient details: Name and address of the judgment debtor.
- Case information: Name of the case, court, and cause number related to the judgment.
- Judgment details: Description of the judgment, including the court and date rendered.
- Demand for payment: The specific amount owed and the timeline for payment.
- Payment instructions: Clarification on acceptable payment methods and the address to send payment.
- Signature of the plaintiff: The plaintiff's signature to validate the document.
When to use this form
This form should be used when a plaintiff has won a judgment in court and wants to formally demand payment from the judgment debtor within a stipulated timeframe. It is particularly relevant in cases where the debtor has not adhered to the terms of the judgment and prompt payment is necessary to resolve the issue. This letter acts as a final reminder before potential further legal action.
Who can use this document
- Plaintiffs who have obtained a monetary judgment against a defendant.
- Attorneys representing plaintiffs who wish to send a formal demand.
- Individuals or businesses seeking to collect owed amounts as per a court ruling.
How to complete this form
- Identify the parties involved: Fill in the name and address of the judgment debtor.
- Specify the case information: Include the name of the case, court details, and cause number.
- Detail the judgment: Clearly state the judgment rendered and date it was issued.
- Enter the demanded payment: Specify the amount due and the deadline for payment.
- Include payment instructions: Provide the address where the payment must be sent.
- Sign and date the form: The plaintiff must sign the letter to authenticate the demand.
Does this form need to be notarized?
Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to verify the correct amount due before sending the letter.
- Omitting key case information such as court name or cause number.
- Not providing clear payment instructions, leading to confusion.
- Neglecting to sign the letter, making it invalid.
Why use this form online
- Convenience: Easily accessible and downloadable from anywhere.
- Editability: Customize the form to fit your specific needs before printing.
- Reliability: Prepared by licensed attorneys to ensure legal correctness.
Legal use & context
- The letter serves as a formal demand for payment in accordance with a court judgment.
- Properly drafted demands can prevent further legal actions or complications.
- Courts generally require evidence of efforts to collect the judgment amount before approving further legal remedies.
Main things to remember
- This form is a formal demand for payment from a judgment debtor.
- It includes essential details like case information, the amount owed, and instructions for payment.
- Using the form correctly can expedite collection efforts and clarify the debtor's obligations.
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If the judgment creditor does not immediately file an Acknowledgement of Satisfaction of Judgment (EJ-100) when the judgment is satisfied, the judgment debtor may make a formal written demand for the creditor to do so. The judgment creditor has 15 days after receiving the debtor's request to serve the acknowledgement.
The defendant should ask for a letter confirming that the entire amount of the judgment has been paid. He or she may do so by sending a demand letter to the plaintiff. The release and satisfaction form is filed with the court clerk and entered into the case record.
A Satisfaction of Judgment is a document signed by one party acknowledge receipt of the payment. The Satisfaction of Judgment is then filed with the court. This is beneficial to the paying party for multiple reasons. One, the court is put on notice that the debt has been satisfied.
There are a few ways you can satisfy or avoid a lien altogether. The firstand most obviousoption is to repay the debt. If you pay off your obligation, the creditor will remove the lien. This is done by filing a release through the same place the lien was recordedthe county or state.
You will need one original, notarized copy for the judgment debtor. If you recorded an abstract of judgment to place a lien against the debtor's real property, you will need an original, notarized copy of your Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgment (EJ-100) for each county where you placed a lien.
Satisfaction by Levy A judgment creditor's obligation to give or file an acknowledgement of satisfaction arises only when the judgment creditor received the full amount required to satisfy the judgment from the levying officer.
A document signed by the party who is owed money under a court judgment (called the judgment creditor) stating that the full amount due on the judgment has been paid.
Once a judgment is paid, whether in installments or a lump sum, a judgment creditor (the person who won the case) must acknowledge that the judgment has been paid by filing a Satisfaction of Judgment form with the court clerk.
