LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT
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LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT
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What Happens After the Trial? The Judge will decide who is at fault or is to blame. The Judge may award all or part of the money asked for in the case. The amount is usually based on what is proved during the proceedings. The judgment of the Court becomes a binding legal obligation after it is signed, unless one of the parties involved requests a new trial within three (3) days after the judgment is rendered. The judgment merely establishes who is owed money. If the guilty party refuses to pay the settlement amount, then further action may be taken. This is usually asking the Court to "garnish" the person's wages or to "seize" certain non-exempt property. In order for this step to be taken, then a "Judgment Debtor Examination" is usually required. This will order the affected person into Court to produce evidence of their assets and employment status. You or your representative will be allowed to orally examine the affected person under oath regarding their assets, employment, etc. at a suitable location, usually at the Courthouse. This information may help you in finding other legal means for collecting on your judgment. If you are not satisfied with the Court's judgment, you may appeal its decision. An appeal would permit a review of the trial Judge's ruling by a higher court to determine whether the Judge properly applied the law to the specifics of the case. However, the trial Judge's factual findings on disputed issues would not ordinarily be reversed on appeal. If you want to file an appeal, you must contact an attorney immediately after the trial.
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