How Many Years Is A Small Claims Judgment Good For?

Small claims judgments are good for six years.

Q: Can A Creditor Seize A Checking Account Without A Judgment From The Court?
A: As a general rule a checking account may only be garnished to satisfy a judgment. As with any rule there are exceptions. After commencing an action on a contract, the … More
Q: Can A Person I Have A Writ Of Garnishment On File A Motion For Installment Payments, And Is There A Form?
A: There is not a form to object to a request for installment payments. A letter to the court file objecting is probably sufficient. If an installment payment order is … More
Q: Can Creditors Garnish Wages Without Notifying The Debtor That Their Wages Will Be Garnished?
A: The garnishee is to receive and deliver a copy of the garnishment to the defendant. The defendant would then be on notice of the garnishment and could file an … More
Q: How Many Years Do You Have To Take Someone To Small Claims Court In The State Of Michigan? Can Someone Take You To Court Four Or Five Years Later?
A: There is no statute of limitations on when actions can be brought in Small Claims Court. However, each type of action carries with it its own statute of limitation. … More