The Difference Between Stateand Federal Courts
There are two kinds of courts in the US – state courts and federal courts. Every state has both state and federal courts. This article discusses the main differences between the state and federal court systems. Note that “to hear” when talking about courts, means the court both listening to and ruling on a case. […]
The Decline Of Usenet
I am a Judgment Broker that writes a lot. This article is my opinion about why Usenet is declining. Usenet has been around long before the (www) web. I have used Usenet servers almost daily, for at least 20 years. In the final days of 2011, I decided to pull the plug, and give Usenet […]
The Debtor’s name is Different?
Q: The debtor’s middle name is X, but on the agreement form, the Judgment Enforcer has his middle name listed as Y – should that be corrected first?A: Judgment enforcers have access to (and pay for) many private databases – and the ones they used so far, probably showed the judgment debtor’s middle name as […]
The Debtor has to Pay Me!
Q: I thought my judgment was an order for the debtor to pay me? Isn’t the debtor breaking a law by not paying me? A: To owe money is not against the law. Debtor’s prisons were done away with at least 100 years ago. Even frauds, perjurers, rip-off-artists, and embezzlers; rarely go to jail. And […]
The Court Says MyJudgment Is Worth What?
I am not a lawyer, but I have observed all sides of the judgment business, and seen countless judgments. Recently (at the time of the first version of this article) a court in Indiana defined a final judgment to generally be equivalent to cash, even though the majority of federal and state courts have consistently […]
The City Late Fee Scam
I am a judgment broker that writes often. Usually, I stick to positive or neutral topics. However, I recently figured out that the government of the City of San Jose, CA seems to be purposely making me pay late fees for my annual city business license. I have a stable business with a long-term record, […]
The Best Way To Run Windows
I have a vast background of buying, fixing, and using all kinds of computers, mostly Macs and PCs. I really like Windows, but I’ve been burned too many times. The way I get burned is always the same. I get comfortable with Windows, and have a backup solution in place. I performed a manual backup […]
Texas Post-Judgment Discovery
Every state, and most courts, have specific laws and procedures for post-judgment discovery, and this article discusses how post-judgment discovery is done in the state of Texas. One of many judgment-related articles: I am not a lawyer, and this article is my opinion based on my experience in California, please consult with a lawyer if […]
The Texas Court System
Like most states, Texas has their own unique court system; that includes civil, criminal, and family courts; with courts at both the state and federal levels. This articles is not legal advice and I am not a lawyer, I am a Judgment Broker, and I know how hard it is to enforce a judgment. This […]
Debtor Testimony Changes
When a judgment debtor examination is conducted outside the courtroom; for example in a library, a lawyer’s office, a court hallway or cafeteria, perhaps with a certified stenographer; is the debtor entitled to change their testimony at a later time? One of many judgment-related articles: I am not a lawyer, and this article is my […]