What is a judgment?

What is a judgment?

A judgment is granted by the court against a consumer who has not paid their debts to a credit/service provider. A judgment is public information and remains on your credit report for 5 years or until the judgment is rescinded by a court or paid in full. Consumer no longer have to get the judgment rescinded in court.


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