How to Collect a judgment?

[magus]

Hi, I recently filed a law suit against a car dealership in Colorado, and was granted a judgment in my favour, because the defendants did not show up to court. We went back to the court a few days after the hearing and were given papers called "Interrogatories" to be served to the defendant. I am prepapring to have the Interrogatories served on April 1, however, I'm still unclear as to how I will receive my money. The court refused to give me an order of the judgment, stating that when the defendant was served with the initial papers to appear in court, the disputed amount was on the summons and since they did not show up, essentially they know that they owe the sum sued for. My question is this, after serving the defendant with the Interrogatories what happens next, could they send me a check with the judgment amount paid in full? Or is there other paper work that I need to serve in addition to the Interrogatories? This is my first experience ever dealing with a law suit and I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on what I need to do now.

 

[army judge]

Apparently, when the defendant failed to appear, a default judgment was granted in your favor.

Was this a small claims case?
What is the amount in question?
Was it by default judgment (defendant failed to appear)?

You are a long way from getting any money.

The defendant can file, and most probably will, a motion to set aside a default judgment.

The amount in question usually determines what a defendant will do.

Once you do get a judgment, YOU have to collect the amount of the judgment.
That is usually done by levying against the assets of the defendant.
The sheriff is often called on to assist with that part of your efforts.

But, you aren't there yet!!!!
You now have to address the interrogatories.
The answers you get should help you in collecting your money.
The defendant is required to provide certain details that reveal where his assets are kept (bank accounts, cash, inventory, etc...)


http://en.allexperts.com/q/Collections-Law-912/2008/10/Colorado-credit-card-debt-1.htm

You need to educate yourself.
Here are some websites that might be of value.
There are others.

http://coloradolawcompass.com/2010/01/how-to-avoid-default-judgment-the-golden-rule-2/

http://research.lawyers.com/Default-Judgments-in-Civil-Lawsuits.html

http://www.formsworkflow.com/d88472.aspx