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No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.

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Is debtors could not be imprisoned under English laws true or false?

Debt was one of the FEW things that could get you put in prison. Criminals were punished rather severely- executed, branded, whipped, etc.- but they were not kept in prison for any long periods of time.


Can a person imprisoned for non payment of poll tax?

In the UK - yes... although cases are extremely rare. The poll tax can be paid in full - or by monthly instalments. Outright refusal to pay is recoverable by enforcement methods - whether that's through a debt-recovery firm, or court appearance.


What can debt collector do to you can he put you in prison?

(U.S. Answer) A debt collector can seek an injunction against someone. If granted, the injunction or decision may require specific actions by court order. The obligated individual can be found in contempt of court for willful neglect of fulfilling the court's requirements. The punishable crime is contempt of court, or violation of a court order (not necessarily the wishes of the debt collector).


What is the Difference between an attorney and debt collector?

A debt collector is a person who collects debts owed to other people. An attorney is a person qualified to represent parties in a court, and who is specially trained in the law. A debt collector can be an attorney, but need not be one.


Is the second person on a credit card legally responsible to pay the debt?

Maybe. If the "second" person is an actual account holder then he or she is liable for the debt. If the "second" person is an authorized user of the account, he or she is not legally responsible for the debt but that does not mean the creditor will not attempt to collect from the AU. Additionally, married persons living in community property states are generally liable for credit card debt and other debts incurred during the marriage even when only one spouse is the actual account holder.

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What is the debt with warrants?

There is no warrant for nonpayment of a dept. People do not go to jail for nonpayment of dept any more.


Can a person be imprisoned for non payment of debt?

a person be jailed for not paying Arkansas Personal taxesw


May a person be imprisoned for non payment of poll tax?

Yes they can - at least here in the UK. The person is given many opportunities to bring their account up to date - but if they simply refuse to deal with the debt, they can be imprisoned. They debt will still be there on their release !


Will you be imprisoned if you can't pay your credit card debt?

In most countries, being in debt (or rather being unable to repay debt) is not a crime, you cannot be arrested or imprisoned for it.


When can a MO resident be imprisoned for debt?

they cant


What did amnendment 13 do?

NO slavery No person shall be held against their will to do hard labor if they have a debt to owe


Can you be imprisoned if you can't pay your debt because of financial incapacity?

No.


What were Georgia founders determined to do?

create a haven for people imprisoned for debt.


Will anyone be imprisoned for non payment of credit card?

Simply being in debt, in itself, is not a criminal offence in countries such as the UK, and as such, no one can be imprisoned for it.


How long before credit card company sues for nonpayment?

Generally, it will sue (or sell the debt to someone who will sue) within the statute of limitations for suing on a credit card debt in your state. This is often 5 years, but it can be less or more.


What did the leadership of geogia colony had decided the colony?

would be a place where people imprisoned for debt could live.


Which of this statements describes a lien?

A statement that describes a lien is that it is a claim put on someone's property (i.e.: a vehicle, real estate, construction) in order to secure the payment of a debt. A lien can also be ordered by a judge for nonpayment of a debt. This lien will affect any property owned by the debtor if the debt is not paid.