If that's the case, then what would be your punishment?
2007-03-06 12:10:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That is not true at all. A person can be sued regardless of their financial situation. If they do not have the money to pay the judgment it ruins their credit history, any current and/or future wages will be garnished, jail time is possible as well. Not all debts can be included in a bankruptcy filing.
2007-03-06 12:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can sue you, but they wouldn't because even if they win, they can't conceivably collect anything. This type of defendant is commonly known as a "judgment proof" defendant. In this case, no attorney will take the case because of the unlikelihood of getting paid.
If you were to get a judgment, it would be in effect until paid off (maybe never). You can use the judgment to garnish future wages, or put a lien on future assets, should those become an option.
2007-03-06 20:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by obamaforprez 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not At All!!! They can sue you, they just wouldn't be able to collect the judgment against you, so what's the point in suing you?
2007-03-06 20:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope - they can sue you and your future earnings will be taken. The problem is, even if you get a judgment, it's up to you to collect.
2007-03-06 20:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by NEWTOME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you don't have the money presently, they can still garnish your future wages. You can't run from a monetary judgment. Well, maybe if you're O.J. Simpson.
2007-03-06 20:15:43 · answer #5 · answered by C. J. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the reason for suing you they can get a financial judgement against you and just wait for you to get money. They can put a lien against your bank accounts.
2007-03-06 20:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by hr4me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can be sued even if you don't have the money. If they win then they can try to collect the money through asset seizure, wage garnishment, etc.
2007-03-06 20:15:02 · answer #7 · answered by bill j 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah. my ex was sued and it was ordered that he pay $250 a month towards the balance. we couldn't afford it, so he filed for bankruptcy & didn't have to pay.
it depends on the entity that is sueing. a car insurance company sued him.
2007-03-06 20:19:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course not, they can sue a hobo for all they cared, that person would just go bankrupt like in wheel of fortune or jepordy, or the goverment will take away ure house and belonings etc.
2007-03-06 20:17:02 · answer #9 · answered by theprophet7787 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true. They can still sue you. Collecting from you, however, may be another story.
2007-03-06 20:13:03 · answer #10 · answered by retired military wife 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋