If Iwas awarded a judgement back in 11 years butI never received it, what doI do?
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If Iwas awarded a judgement back in 11 years butI never received it, what doI do?
Asked on February 17, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It may be too late for you to take any action, though for a definitive answer, you would need to consult with an attorney who could evaluate the circumstances in detail. The problem is, in AZ, it appears that the normal statute of limitations, or time to enforce, a judgment is only 5 years. While I believe it can be extended by another 5 years upon request (1) you have to make that request at or before the time the statute is expiring; and (2) even with an extra 5 years, it may be too late. Thus, you may have run out of time to enforce this judgment.
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