I won a judgement in the amount of $3600, the person I won the judgement against believes that he was in the right and therefore does not need to pay. I went to my local courthouse today and I filed for a payment hearing, at which I requested that he bring all his banking info, property he owns, vehicles and and his tax returns for the last 2 years. He has money, so it is not like trying to get blood from a stone, but he really believes that he is above the law. I would rather just get my money and be done with the whole thing, if anyone can direct me to a template of a letter to send him, or if you have any ideas of what I should do, please let me know. Thank you, Lynn.
2007-01-08 15:10:42 · 3 answers · asked by lucyr2xoxo 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
A letter is not going to force him to pay. If you take it to court, like you filed the papers to do already, they can garnish his wages and the money comes directly to you. That is your best bet.
2007-01-08 15:15:43 · answer #1 · answered by T's CRM SCNE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a lawyer but you need to contact one ASAP!
DO NOT CONTACT THIS GUY YOURSELF! LET THE LAW DO IT FOR YOU!!!!
If you can't afford one, and not many will take on a "pro bono" for a $3600 bill, contact your local law school. They usually have student programs were the young want to be lawyers can cut their chops on free cases with out a lot of pressure. It is a untapped resource that not many people know about it.
I would also contact the JUDGE in the case. Do not stop until you talk to him/her in person. Judges do not like when their orders are not followed. If this guy… SNAKE.. Will not pay, the judge can put a lean against his wages or any other income. Trust me, you do not want to piss off a judge just for $3600 bucks. It is just not worth it!
Also try contacting your local IRS. See if there is anything they can do to help. Many of the people who answer the IRS Help line are retried tax lawyers or CPA's. They are a WEALTH of knowledge when it comes to dealing with stuff like this. (Personal experience talking there.) Remember, the $3600 would be income for you and a tax loss for him. He could have claimed it on his IRS form and not have paid you. You never know and after all... IT IS TAX SEASON!!!! USE IT!
Good luck! I hope that someone has a form for you to fill out. Good Luck!!!!!
2007-01-08 15:43:47 · answer #2 · answered by jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work within the courts and get a garnishment on his wages. Easiest way to get your settlement/judgement if he won't pay within the timeframe set by your judgement.
2007-01-08 15:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by Terrible 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋