What is a void judgment?

A void judgment is a court decision that is invalid and cannot be enforced. This type of judgment occurs when the court lacks authority or jurisdiction over the dispute, or when the court has made an error in the proceedings. In Washington, a void judgment is not a recognized form of legal relief and must be overturned. In Washington, creditors have certain rights under the state’s creditor’s rights law. When a debtor fails to pay a debt, the creditor can bring an action in court to seek repayment. If the court finds in favor of the creditor, they award a judgment in their favor. This judgment serves as a legal order decreeing that the debtor must pay the debt according to the terms of the judgment. If this judgment is later found to be void, it is no longer enforceable and can be thrown out. The court may declare a judgment void if it appears that the court lacked authority or jurisdiction over the dispute, or when the court has made an error in the proceedings. This could be due to the court not being properly served with the necessary paperwork or if either party failed to appear at the hearing. Depending on the circumstances, a party may be able to file a motion in court to have the judgment declared void. In Washington, a judgment can also be declared void if it is found to be contrary to public policy. In this situation, the court will declare the judgment to be invalid, and it will not be enforced.

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