What is a void judgment?

A void judgment is a ruling by a court which is not considered valid by law. In New York, the courts recognize many different types of void judgments, depending on the situation. One void judgment is an in personam judgment, which is an order from the court that requires a person to do something, such as pay a debt or appear in court. If the person does not comply with the court’s order, the court can issue an order of execution or levy on the person’s property. This order is considered void if the defendant was never properly served with the initial order. A judgment may also be void if it was issued based on incorrect facts, was not issued within the proper legal timeframe, or was issued by a court without proper jurisdiction. In any case, if a judgment is voided, the creditor cannot collect on the debt. The creditor can always file a new lawsuit if the debtor does not pay, but the court’s original decision is no longer valid. This is important for protecting debtors’ rights and ensuring that creditors cannot use unfair or outdated laws to their advantage.

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