Default Judgement

**akb0925** · 09-09-2008, 10:23 AM

My question involves judgment recovery in the State of:MO

Hello,

I did not show up in court yesterday for an $700.00 outstanding credit card debt so I now know I have a default judgement against me. My question is how will I be notified of this judgement, will I be served again by the sheriff's department? I reside in the state of Missouri.

**Betty3** · 09-09-2008, 01:25 PM

If you didn't show up in court & the creditor/coll. agcy. got a default judgment against you, you will most likely be hearing from them wanting their money. They might request the court to allow them to garnish your wages.

**akb0925** · 09-09-2008, 02:29 PM

How will I hear from my creditors? Will I be served with court papers (from the sherriff) about my default judgement or will I get a letter in the mail from my creditor?

**aaron** · 09-09-2008, 02:59 PM

Depending upon the court's procedure, you should receive a copy of the judgment either from the court or from the plaintiff (or their attorney, if they're represented). If you want a copy sooner, you can check with the court to see if the final judgment has been entered and, if so, get one from the court.

**akb0925** · 09-10-2008, 06:48 AM

Thank You for your response. I'm not too concerned about getting it sooner I was just hoping something like this is mailed to me vs. served as I am going out of town and my nosey sister in law will be staying at my house and I dont want the sheriff's department to come knocking on my door while she is there.