Who needs a form EJ-100?
This form is both for creditors and debtors. Creditors must complete and file this form after they receive payment from their debtors. Debtors in their turn are supposed to obtain acknowledgement of payment, otherwise their payment will not be taken into consideration. Creditors must complete and file this form with the court where the payments were appointed.
What is form EJ-100 for?
Form EJ-100 stands for Acknowledgement of Satisfaction of Payment. It is equally important as form SC-290 to the cases resolved into one party obliged to pay a certain amount to the other party. Creditor in this case has a duty to inform a court clerk of receiving the amount, as it was justified during the hearing. Debtor may receive a certified copy of the form EJ-100 from the creditor directly or from the court clerk. If EJ-100 was not filed, debtor may sue the creditor for $50 with damages in California court. Also, with this form creditor may inform a court of accepting not only money but performance specified in the judgement in full satisfaction of the judgement.
Is it accompanied by other forms?
It doesn’t require any additional forms.
When form EJ-100 is due?
Form EJ-100 must be filed within 15 days after accepting payment or performance.
How do I fill out a form EJ-100?
On top the form there text boxes for information about the case, the court, the plaintiff and the defendant. Then there are only a few checkboxes where the creditor can check, whether it’s full or partial satisfaction, or, perhaps, matured installment. Names and addresses of the creditor, assignee of the record and judgement debtor must be included in this form. Creditor must put down the dates of judgement or its renewal and a certified copy of the record of the judgement.
Where do I send it?
Creditor is obliged to send it to the court clerk where the case was heard.