'Rhetoric' is a relatively unique term in that it functions simultaneously as a term of abuse in ordinary language ('mere rhetoric'), as a conceptual system ('Aristotle's Rhetoric'), as a distinct stance toward discourse production ('the rhetorical tradition'), and as a characteristic set of arguments ('Reagan's rhetoric')..
In Texas, a judgment can appear on your credit report for 10 years or longer. This will likely show up in the âpublic recordâ section of your credit report.
Expiration of an Abstract Judgement. In a response to the 10 year judgement period, it was not made clear as to whether or not the judgement can still be enforced after the 10 year period has expired and no renewal has occurred since the judgement was ordered.