can a lawsuit about money owed for a bill and the settelment has been rendered but the planitff was not happy when they found out they could only get $25.a month, can the lawyer for the plaintiff get mad and set me up for investigation? In possible criminal matters, Or is it over now?
2007-03-23 01:50:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
3 years ago an ad was placed in yellow pages, i got sick couldn't work or pay anything except $400. 6 months ago i was awarded ssi .. So i was wondering if the lawyer for the plaintiff will try to mess my ssi up?
2007-03-23 01:55:08 · update #1
If the lawsuit is settled the judgement is in place. If the plantiff isn't happy with the rate you are repaying, unless the amount of the monthly payment is in the judgement (which is almost never is for a bill) they can move (according to the state you live in) to garnish your wages, and that's not every state.
Can they pursue a criminal charge against you? If you've comitted a criminal act against them, then yes. IN the course of a normal non-payment of a bill, no, there isn't anything "criminal" to pursue.
(Best i can do with the info you've given; hope this helps)
2007-03-23 01:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a civil case, it is over when the judgment is rendered. If the plaintiff is not happy with the decision, he can file an appeal.
No one is going to investigate you. That is a part of pre-trial discovery.
Without knowing the facts in the case, it is not possible to comment on criminal matters.
2007-03-23 08:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THe only way a lawsuit (in this matter) can be re-filed is if assets had by the defendent when not made public (Hiding assets) If all was revieled in the first case, then the courts finding are final.
If the plaintiff resorts to harrassment, then you can sue them.
2007-03-23 09:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by Mike E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you still paying them the $25.? It might be wise to question a lawyer or go to legal aid for the answers. In the mean
time, get a receipt for every payment and keep them in a
file with a log sheet. (Canceled
check copy.) Keep the court
order in the file also.
2007-03-23 09:07:37 · answer #4 · answered by V B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋