what is the easiest way to recover judgment on a small claim ?

Question

the business is a body shop.and this business has closed before and is currently operating under a different business name.

Answer 1

Go back to the same court that issued the judgment. You can ask the judge for a writ of garnishment, or a lien placed on any real property that the person owns.

Answer 2

Our company collects on civil judgments. There is likely nothing you can do to collect on a business that is not operational. You will likely need to refile your suit. When you do, look into the possibility of suing the business owners as individuals. That may be your only hope for recovering your money. There's always the possibility the business owner will get himself dismissed from the case, but unless he/she is sued in the first place, that possibility goes untapped.

Unfortunately, it's a common misconception that businesses are easier to collect on post-judgment than an individual. Our real-life business experience is - we collect more on individuals than businesses. Any creditor who takes a business to court for debt collection should always name the owner on the suit, if possible.

Answer 3

Unfortunately the only way to recover now is to hire a lawyer and attempt to sue the business for the settlement amount. I would also check to see if I could recover attorney's fees due to their failure to pay.

Answer 4

Small claims court