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Mupton209
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- Jurisdiction
- California
Hi, my name is Michael Upton and I have a judgement that was made against me in small claims for additional fees from an apartment complex.
I was never served any papers notifying me of the lawsuit, so I didn't show up resulting in the judgement.
I'm currently in the middle of buying a house out of state and trying to get a VA loan. Because of this judgement I cant get a lender to give me a loan primarily due to the underwriter.
My question is if I pay the judgement now to satisfy the lender for my house, can I still file a counter suit or does paying the judgement forfeit the right to a counter suit for "settling?
I really don't want this guy to get away with this because he's conducting illegal business practice. But I have the house my wife and I want. Our offer is in and we are under contract. So I don't want to lose the house, but I don't want this guy to get away with this either.
What are my options?
I'm also active duty currently and will be talking with a Marine Corps lawyer tomorrow morning. But I need to ease some stress by just knowing an answer.
Thank you for your time.
I was never served any papers notifying me of the lawsuit, so I didn't show up resulting in the judgement.
I'm currently in the middle of buying a house out of state and trying to get a VA loan. Because of this judgement I cant get a lender to give me a loan primarily due to the underwriter.
My question is if I pay the judgement now to satisfy the lender for my house, can I still file a counter suit or does paying the judgement forfeit the right to a counter suit for "settling?
I really don't want this guy to get away with this because he's conducting illegal business practice. But I have the house my wife and I want. Our offer is in and we are under contract. So I don't want to lose the house, but I don't want this guy to get away with this either.
What are my options?
I'm also active duty currently and will be talking with a Marine Corps lawyer tomorrow morning. But I need to ease some stress by just knowing an answer.
Thank you for your time.