Land Contract Forfeiture

[Terri1412b]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Mich

My problem in a nutshell: Sold a house on land contract, she didn't pay, took her to court. Received a "judgement of possession after land contract forfeiture" from the court which gave her 90 days to pay up. The 90 days are up, she didn't pay, and has since moved out of the property to parts unknown.
My question is, what now? Is this document from the court enough to get the deed transferred back into my name or do I need to go back to the court. The court told me to come back and get a writ if she didn't move out, but she did. Do I still need a writ? Help! ( If it matters, there are no leins on this property. I owe no money on it. )
Any advice you can offer, thanks.

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by Terri1412b

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Mich

My problem in a nutshell: Sold a house on land contract, she didn't pay, took her to court. Received a "judgement of possession after land contract forfeiture" from the court which gave her 90 days to pay up. The 90 days are up, she didn't pay, and has since moved out of the property to parts unknown.
My question is, what now? Is this document from the court enough to get the deed transferred back into my name or do I need to go back to the court. The court told me to come back and get a writ if she didn't move out, but she did. Do I still need a writ? Help! ( If it matters, there are no leins on this property. I owe no money on it. )
Any advice you can offer, thanks.

**A: you do not need a writ. "What next?" can't be responded to since we can't read the judgement papers to see what is states. Have an attorney review it.

[Terri1412b]

I can tell you what the judgement says.

:::clearing throat::::
Judgement of Possession after Land Contract Forfeiture.
In the matter of ****** vs *********
The court finds default.
To the defendant: It is ordered. A judgement of possession for breach of a land contract is entered in this case for the following reasons. The court has determined that you owe $***** including interest paid to 11-30-04. You have 90 days from the date of delivery/mailing of this judgement to pay, 2-17-05. If you do not pay the judgement by the date stated an order of eviction may be issued.
You are further advised that you may file a motion for a new trial, a motion to set aside a default judgement, or an appeal and appeal bond within 10 days of judgement. This must comply with all court rules and must be filed in court by No 20, 2004. You may want legal help.

That's it. Then it's signed by the judge. Like I said, she didn't pay, didn't appeal, and she moved. Can I take this to the Register of deeds to get my name back on the house and hers off, or is there still some hoop left to jump through?

Tell it to me straight, I can take it. <ducking>