I need (free advice). Can you help? I have a court ordered wage garnishment to pay a claimant. (And have been paying for approx. 3 years.)
I recently found they are adding interest to the judgement amount. Do I have to pay this? No where in the small claims court judgement papers does it say $XXXX. Plus interest. Just wondering what my legal rights are.
Please help me if you can...
2006-07-21 09:50:04 · 6 answers · asked by Whiskeytangofoxtrot 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes you have to pay it. Interest on awards is set statutorily and is automatically added to what you must pay. Sorry but to use a technical term you are probably SOL.
2006-07-21 09:53:44 · answer #1 · answered by C B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, law students and lawyers outside your state probably should not be giving any legal advice. It's called unauthorized practice of law.
That being said, most states have laws on the books that allow post-judgment interest. That is, interest that accrues after the final judgment has been rendered. It's also sometimes automatic, unless the judgment says otherwise. Specific laws vary by state. Check your local listings.
2006-07-21 16:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Y'know, i have extensive experience in creditor/debtor law, and might have helped you except i have a problem with the "liberal hater" part of your name. Liberals are americans the same as you. They pay taxes and vote and everything. If you hate fellow americans as much or more than terrorists, for example, I just can't see helping you.
Also, you aren't acting very "conservative' running around and asking for a handout of free advice. We attys and law students paid for our legal education. Why should we give our knowledge away? I'll sell it to you, like a good compassionate conservative would.
2006-07-21 17:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. October 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most judgments include interest, but if you order does not include it, you may have a case. Add up how much you are talking about money wise, and see if it is worth the trouble. I would call the Clerk's Office at the courthouse where the judgment came from and ask, also. They may tell you that it is standart to order judgment plus interest.
2006-07-21 16:54:21 · answer #4 · answered by working mom of 3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Any debt owed is subject to interest by law.
2006-07-21 17:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
people shouldn't get free advice! the free market will take care of you won't it?? HAHAHAHAHA
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2006-07-21 16:56:10 · answer #6 · answered by uncle osbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋