Judgement Protection CA to FL

[te4ch]

Hi, I was sued in CA small claims and lost by default, I could not show because I live in Florida. The judgement was mailed to me 3 weeks ago for $7500. My only income is social security, I do have a vehicle worth about $4500. The plaintiff is pursuing every legal means, he has already mailed me a demand for payment, although not certified mail. And just mailed me a statement of assets for me to complete. I am afraid to lose my only vehicle, I bought it with my social security backpay check in February. I'm disabled now and need a vehicle to doctors appts, medication etc. Is there any legal way to protect it so I can still drive it? I heard he could try and have the sheriff auction it!

 

[Michael Wechsler]

Was there jurisdiction in CA? If you live in Florida, there may not have been jurisdiction. What happened? How does this person believe you can be subject to the jurisdiction of CA.

Second, what was the dispute concerning - property? The car?