What is a void judgment?

A void judgment is a court ruling that has been declared invalid. In California, a judgment can be void in several different ways. First, a judgment can be declared void if it was not properly served to the defendant. A defendant must be given notice of the lawsuit and a chance to respond in court before a judgment can be made. In this type of situation, the court ruling cannot be enforced and is void. Second, a judgment can be declared void if it was not made by a court with proper jurisdiction. Every court must be given power to hear a case before it can create a valid judgment. That means that if a case is heard in the wrong court, the resulting judgment is void. Third, a judgment can be declared void if it is found to be unconstitutional. This can mean that a judgment violates the state or federal constitution or some other law. In these cases, the judgment is void and cannot be enforced. Finally, a judgment can be declared void if it is found to be the result of a mistake. This means that the parties involved in the case made a mistake that affected the outcome of the case. When this happens, the court ruling is void and cannot be enforced. In California, a void judgment cannot be enforced and cannot be collected upon. This means that the judgment does not pass on to other people or other states, and creditors are unable to pursue it.

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