Can I have 2 Judgements?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Published Mar 02, 2026
Generally speaking, a creditor would not be legally allowed to obtain two judgments against the same debtor for the same obligation; however, such situations sometimes arise due to errors in the collection process.
How do I clear a Judgement against me?
In order to vacate a judgment in California, You must file a motion with the court asking the judge to vacate or “set aside” the judgment. Among other things, you must tell the judge why you did not respond to the lawsuit (this can be done by written declaration).
Can you get a CCJ twice for the same debt?
No, you cannot get two CCJs for the same debt. A CCJ can only be issued once for one particular debt but the credit provider or debt collection agency may be able to get permission from the county court to enforce a CCJ after 6yearshave passed.
Is a CCJ ever written off?
How long does a CCJ stay on your credit report? A CCJ will stay on your credit report for six years, even if you pay it off during this time. After six years it will no longer appear on your credit report, even if you’ve not paid it all off by then.
How do you pay off judgments in court?
Petition the court to set up an installment plan to pay off the judgments over time if you can’t pay the judgments in full. Contact the clerk of court to request the form you need to complete. Fill out the form and file it with the clerk of court.
How to resolve two judgments on same account?
In order to resolve the latter of these two judgments, you may be able to file with the court a motion to vacate the judgment entered against you. If you can clearly demonstrate that these two judgments resulted from separate lawsuits for the same account, I would expect the court to vacate the more recent judgment.
What should I do if I have a judgment against me?
How to Pay Off Judgments. Take a proactive approach to pay off judgments. If someone has a judgment against you, this means that the case went to court and you lost. The money the court awarded to the other party – the judgment creditor – is the judgment, and you – the judgment debtor – have an obligation to pay this amount.
Can a company win a judgment against you?
Updated February 08, 2019. Before a person or a company to whom you owe money can win a judgment against you, they must first file a lawsuit in court.
