I did it.I showed up at supreme court.After taking my needed medication.They asked if i would agree to a settlement offer.I told them no.I was asked why.I said i can't trust the attorneys involved,they have a very bad reputation and have been sued for illegal collecting activity OBJECTION.SUSTAINED.I have no money to settle for any amount.I was asked if i have any defense to offer.I said no.I asked if i could make a statement for the record.I was allowed.Here is what i said.Let the record show that plaintiff is hereby notified that the defendant hereby claims each and every exemption that defendant is entitled to under nycplr article 52.Furthermore plaintiff and it's attorney's are hereby notified that any attempt by plaintiffs attorney's to attach any exemption entitled to the defendant under nycplr article 52 shall be knowingly violating the rules and laws of nycplr article 52.I then handed the plaintiffs attorney a copy along with one to the court.I was told this really has nothing to do with rather or not a judgment will be granted.I said i know i haven't a chance of winning and i am just letting plaintiffs attorney's know if they try to collect on the judgment i know my rights.I was told i guess you do .I was then told you may now leave.I said so did i lose?I was told you will be notified.So now i will have to wait and see what happens.To be continued.
I'd say you did the best you could. The judge told you right when he said that your comments had no bearing on whether a judgment is entered against you or not so count on getting the judgment against you. On the other hand, what are they going to do with it? The court only has the power to grant the judgment which is nothing more than a statement by the court that you owe the money. It does not say that you must pay. How they collect on the judgment is of no concern to the court at this time. That comes later. Everything considered, I'd say you did a great job.
