What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin
In the mail today, I received a "Notice of entry of Judgement" from the state of Wisconsin circuit court. I didn't know I was being sued or that there was a court date! How can there be a judgement entered against me when I wasn't notified? I haven't moved around and the letter was sent to my correct, current address. I have worked at the same job for 2 years. I don't understand how this judgement could be entered against me without my having the opportunity to defend myself.
In this letter, there is a financial disclosure statement and a blurb stating that if I don't pay in full or fill it out and return it to "the person that sued me" within 15 days, there could be a contempt of court charge placed against me, which could lead to my arrest and/or garnishment of wages etc.
Do I owe money? Yes, but not nearly for the amount of the judgement. I moved out of an apartment a month early. I do agree that I owe them the balance of the final month's rent, which is $500. They, rightly so, kept my security deposit. The apartment was left in great condition, and I wouldn't have received any significant deductions from my security deposit had I moved out at the end of my lease instead of a month early.
If it comes to garnishing my wages, are all of my earnings at stake? I make 9.50 an hour plus commission, which means my checks vary quite a bit and my company is talking about going 100% commission. How does garnishment work when the majority of the debtor's income is from commission?
Thank you so much for reading this, I look forward to hearing from any and all.
In the mail today, I received a "Notice of entry of Judgement" from the state of Wisconsin circuit court. I didn't know I was being sued or that there was a court date! How can there be a judgement entered against me when I wasn't notified? I haven't moved around and the letter was sent to my correct, current address. I have worked at the same job for 2 years. I don't understand how this judgement could be entered against me without my having the opportunity to defend myself.
In this letter, there is a financial disclosure statement and a blurb stating that if I don't pay in full or fill it out and return it to "the person that sued me" within 15 days, there could be a contempt of court charge placed against me, which could lead to my arrest and/or garnishment of wages etc.
Do I owe money? Yes, but not nearly for the amount of the judgement. I moved out of an apartment a month early. I do agree that I owe them the balance of the final month's rent, which is $500. They, rightly so, kept my security deposit. The apartment was left in great condition, and I wouldn't have received any significant deductions from my security deposit had I moved out at the end of my lease instead of a month early.
If it comes to garnishing my wages, are all of my earnings at stake? I make 9.50 an hour plus commission, which means my checks vary quite a bit and my company is talking about going 100% commission. How does garnishment work when the majority of the debtor's income is from commission?
Thank you so much for reading this, I look forward to hearing from any and all.