Small Claims

[Sero23]

4 years ago, my landlord took me to small claims on an eviction notice. The claim was for $2,496. Outside the courtroom, he and I reached an agreement. We agreed that if I left the apartment that day, I would not have to pay the amount. He said that under this agreement, I would not have to be there. Since he was a lawyer, I trusted him, so I initialed the document on the side, and left. I have seen him several times since, and under friendly terms. Now I get a letter from him in the mail asking for me to make full payment at once, make payment arrangements on the amount plus interest ($3,357), or he will garnish my wages. Enclosed was my copy of the court ruling.Can he do this? What can I do?

 

[HomeGuru]

It appears that you may have reached a settlement outside the courtroom and then you left the premises. The scumbag then went into Court and requested a judgement against you for the amount on the complaint which the Court granted.
You can't do a darn thing now because the case is over unless you have a copy of the settlement agreement signed by the both of you reflecting your original agreement. With that evidence you have an argument and counterclaim.