I live in North Carolina. There is a very good chance that a Judgment may be entered against me for a little less than $3000 dollars. I know that it is illegal for creditors to garnish wages in NC, but I have heard that they can seize your bank account and any property that is in your name. My question is: What exactly can they legally seize with a Judgment? House? Car? Personal belongings? I'm just not sure exactly what the laws are for this sort of thing in NC. Any help would be much appreciated.
2007-02-20 14:20:10 · 3 answers · asked by Antecedent 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They can't "seize" the account. However, they can issue the judgement to the bank where you have an account, and your bank would be required to give them the money.
You need to talk to a lawyer, or at least a paralegal. You need real legal advice, not forum talk.
2007-02-20 15:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get further information on what property can be seized under NC law. I would think Bank accounts can be levied and your tax returns could be levied as well.
I don't think your household goods can be taken away. But, if you sell your house or your car. The person who sued you can have a lien put on your home or car and when sell it they would get money from the sale.
Good luck
2007-02-20 16:42:13 · answer #2 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own everything in my house with my wife--- contents be seized?
2016-01-28 06:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by Andy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋