My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Massachusetts.
In the September 2010, I rented an apartment with 4 other friends. Eventually, we all became severely behind on rent (I ended up owing about $1000, but the other roommates owed more) and we were given notice to quit and vacate the apartment in March 2011.
The total sum owed was actually $4200 ($3200 more than I actually owe her). I settled out of court with the landlord, moved out and agreed to pay her ($1000) as long as she did not allow for legal or credit action against me. (I have this in writing--dated and signed.) I decided not to go to the court date (March 31, 2011) because I believed we had settled things and I would not be held at fault for what the other roommates owed and had not worked out with her. Not to mention---I needed the money and couldn't afford to take time off. However, what I didn't know was that my name was not "cleared" because my name was still on the court summons.
A couple of months later, I received a notice of a default judgement in her favor for the sum of $4200. Again, in my own ignorance, I didn't think anything of it because I had settled with her. I did not pay her because she violated our agreement not to take legal action against me. I called and asked her about it and she said that she couldn't remove me for some reason.
In any case, just a few weeks ago, I checked my credit report and in my public records there is a judgement for $4200 against me. I contacted her and she recognized the huge error that was made. She said she would try to contact the court to have them correct it and/or remove it. I agreed to pay her if it was removed. I'm at a loss for what to do at this point though.
Is this possible: Is this judgement removable if she say it was a mistake? Should I take her back to court again and show them the signed and dated contract she made with? Should I file a motion to vacate? I have a lot of questions and I appreciate, in advance, all of the help I receive.

