I have the same issue as you. Where a creditor filed a judgement a year and a half ago. I just found out about it. I read everything Trish has said. So the first thing I did was check my Rules of Civil Procedure in Va.
And I found this..
u00a7 8.01-322. Within what time case reheard on petition of party served by publication, and any injustice corrected.
If a party against whom service by publication is had under this chapter did not appear before the date of judgment against him, then such party or his representative may petition to have the case reheard, may plead or answer, and may have any injustice in the proceeding corrected within the following time and not after:
Within two years after the rendition of such judgment, decree or order; but
If the party has been served with a copy of such judgment, decree, or order more than a year before the end of such two-year period, then within one year of such service.
For the purpose of subdivision 2 of this section, service may be made in any manner provided in this chapter except by order of publication, but including personal or substituted service on the party to be served, and personal service out of the Commonwealth by any person of eighteen years or older and who is not a party or otherwise interested in the subject matter in controversy. (Code 1950, \u00a7 8-78; 1977, c. 617.)
I think I fall under the 2 years after the rendition of such judgement.
If I am reading this incorrectly please tell me! I've never done this before.
I would like to go to the courthouse and file Vacate a Judgement ASAP!
Therefore, I don't want to look stupid.
If I'm able to do this I will keep you updated on the proceedings. Line by line!
Thanks for your help!
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