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In California, a small claims judgment is typically valid for 10 years and can be renewed for an additional 10 years if necessary. This means the creditor has up to 10 years to try to collect on the judgment before it expires.
To collect an award in small claims court, you will typically need to ask the court to enforce the judgment. This usually involves filing additional paperwork to request the court's assistance in collecting your judgment, such as a writ of execution or a garnishment order. You may also have to work with the court to locate the defendant's assets that can be used to satisfy the judgment.
Florida does allow wage garnishment for creditor debt. However, if the debtor qualifies as "head of household" the garnishment is difficult to enforce unless the debtor earns a substantial income. (Florida Statute, Chapter 77, 221.11)
Yes, wages can be garnished after a judgment is issued in small claims court in North Carolina. The creditor would need to bring a separate action to obtain a wage garnishment order from the court. Once granted, an employer would be required to withhold a portion of the debtor's wages to satisfy the debt.
To collect on checks that are drawn on a closed account, you have to take the check-writer to small claims court and get a judgment. The check is considered a contract.
It depends on if it was a small claims judgment or a civil judgment. Small claims are good for 6 years from the date of judgment and civils are good for 10 years. The judgments can be renewed before they expire.
If you have a valid small claims judgment that is wholly or partially unsatisfied, you may assign the judgment to a third party by filing an Assignment of Judgment form with the clerk of the court. Contact the court for a copy of this form.
If a tenant does not pay after a small claims judgment, then a garnishment can be placed on their checks. You will need to speak to an attorney for more details and laws your state.
In Texas, you would pay installments on a small claims judgment directly to the individual or entity that the judgment was issued in favor of. This is typically the plaintiff who won the small claims case. It's important to follow the terms outlined in the judgment and make payments as agreed to avoid any further legal actions.
The prevailing party (judgment creditor) may collect on the judgment. You may be summoned to court to tell about your assets, garnishment may be started, or other lawful means of collection may be used, at the judgment creditor's discretion.
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