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ATTORNEY INFORMATION
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CASE INFORMATION
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ORIGINAL JUDGMENT
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COLLECTIONS & BALANCE
Auto-calculated — verify before filing
Auto-calculated — verify before filing · Simple interest: 8% per annum per G.S. 24-5
Auto-calculated — verify before filing
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RENEWAL DETAILS
Auto-calculated — 10 years from judgment date per G.S. 1-47(1) — verify before filing
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
SELECTED COUNTY
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OPEN CLAWDE VERSION →RENEWAL RULES
- Judgment enforceable for 10 YEARS from date of entry (G.S. 1-47(1))
- MUST renew BEFORE expiration — cannot renew after lapse
- Renewed judgment is good for another 10 years from renewal
- Interest continues at 8% per annum on original principal
- File in the ORIGINAL case — same file number
- Re-docket abstract in all counties where real property lien was recorded
- No limit on number of times a judgment can be renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCE
G.S. 1-47(1)10-year judgment period
G.S. 24-58% post-judgment interest
G.S. 1-234Abstract re-docketing
G.S. 1-239Satisfaction when paid
CALCULATION METHOD
- Interest = Original Amount × 8% × Years Elapsed
- Outstanding Principal = Original Amount − Total Collected
- Total Renewal = Outstanding Principal + Accrued Interest
- Interest computed on original principal (not compounded)
WHAT GETS GENERATED
- Motion to Renew Judgment with full case caption
- Original judgment details and current balance calculation
- Prayer for renewal for additional 10-year period
- Certificate of service
- Attorney signature block
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