Bill > H1767

This bill requires parties who obtain monetary judgments in civil cases to file a notice of satisfaction with the court within 60 days after the judgment has been fully paid. The bill applies to judgments in three specific legal contexts: general civil procedures, civil judgments, and judgments related to rent disputes. If a party who has won a monetary judgment fails to file this notice, they may be required to pay the judgment debtor's costs and attorneys' fees incurred in proving that the judgment was satisfied. The bill specifically excludes judgments that have been satisfied through levy of execution (a legal process where court-ordered property seizure is used to collect a debt). By mandating this reporting, the bill aims to create a more transparent and accountable system for resolving monetary judgments, ensuring that both parties have clear documentation of when a legal financial obligation has been met.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1767