What is an “Agreed Judgement”?
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What is an “Agreed Judgement”?
My husband received a letter from an attorneys office that is attempting to collect a credit card debt. We know that we do owe this debt. I called them to set up a payment plan because I was afraid that he would be sued. We have received no summons. Upon contacting the debt collector they stated that a lawsuit has been initiated. I am being charged court costs although county records show no such suit. They did set up monthly payments but are mailing papers to sign. They said it was an agreed judgement. What is this? Is this my best option? I
Asked on July 13, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Kentucky
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
What you need to do is go and find a free center to give you credit counseling advice. Check you state attorney general's website. In these hard economic times there are many places that offer free advice.
Ok, so they claim that they instituted suit. But you have not been served, correct? They I would fight the court charges. Tell them that you checked with the court and no case has been filed and that if they attempt to add this charge you will report them. As for the "agreed judgement" issue, it means read the paperwork they send you. You will be, most likely, agreeing to a term of repayment and if you default (not pay) then they will enter judgement against you without having to actually go to court. BRING THE PAPERWORK TO SOMEONE TO READ FOR YOU. Good luck.
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