Motion to Satify Judgment?

[Alexandra813]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Missouri

Long story short I moved in with a 'friend' and it didn't work out, things went downhill after about 2 days.
She was violating the lease and I didn't want to be held responsible, because she refused to listen to me. I moved out and notified the apartment management about the lease violations. Eventually the roommate got evicted and there was a judgment against her. What I didn't know was that there was also one against me, because we both signed the paperwork to have my name removed from the lease and released from all liability.
I found out when I was denied a loan for a car, which I need pretty badly.
I have copies of my lease and the paperwork that the two of us signed. I also have a statement from the management saying something along the lines of "She should have never been sued, as she was released from liability on this date and we're working to fix the situation."
My question is this: I talked to a court clerk and they suggested I file a motion to satisfy judgment, is that the best thing to do? Is satisfying the judgment going to remove the judgment, and get it off my credit? Is there something else that would be better to do? Please advise.

 

[azskye]

Get Paperwork

If you have a judgment against you, you should get copies of all the documents filed, not just the final order, as these will tell you exactly what the filer claimed against you and what relief the court granted. Once you have identified the specifics of the claim, you should gather all the documents which show you have complied and then file a motion to show you satisfied the judgment. Attach all your supporting documents to the motion, and file it with the court noting the case number.

I am NOT an attorney, and this is NOT legal advice.

 

[Alexandra813]

I was trying to keep the story as short as possible, I have all the documentation, I just wanted to know if a motion to satisfy is what I should do and more importantly: if it will remove the judgment completely and if it will be removed from my credit.
I have way more documentation than I think I'll need including my exroommate's current judgments ad garnishes along with her boyfriend who was an illegal occupant in our apartment and the main reason I left..

 

[Rexlan]

If you have a release I would consider having the judgment vacated so it disappears. You would file a motion to vacate and state the reason/s it should be granted as you have here. You also need to provide a copy to the other party.

Saying the judgment is satisfied will leave it on the record and a creditor will still see it.