how can I make him pay the money? What else can I do if he won't pay the judgement?
2007-11-20 06:25:14 · 9 answers · asked by TD1HOGY2K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The Judge's Order in the case is NOT "self-executing". In other words, you still have another step to go through to compel them to pay if they do not 'voluntarily' obey the Order.
Go back to the Clerk where you originally filed the case to begin with. Ask them to help you with a "Writ of Execution". If you know where the person works, you should also ask them to explain a "Writ of Garnishment". Basically the Sheriff or Marshal will go to the guy's home and take his property, or to his employer and take part of his paycheck, until your judgment is satisfied.
2007-11-20 06:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by open4one 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was in court not to long ago and there was a situation just like what you are describing where the judge gave the order for payment to made. The man did not pay. So again he went to court to retrieve payment. The judge told him that he gave his order but can not do anything more that impose a judgment.There really is nothing you can do about it. A judge gave his order but can not enforce it. Especially if there going through bankruptcy. He was told to put a lean on the mans home if he owned one. He would have to pay for Private collection agency or small claims court. If it is a very large amount and if this person owns a home then you can put a lean against his home so that if the day comes to sell the home you will get your share first. Call the court house or lawyer for free advice about leans against homes. I believe there may be a statutory limit on time depending on where you live. Garnish wages if passable but i believe that you may go through collection agency again consult a lawyer.
2007-11-20 14:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by nelida S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open4one is correct. Winning the judgment is only half of the battle. Now you must find ways to collect from the defendant.
2007-11-20 14:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by Ti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a collections agency. You can also, with help, have their wages garnished until the debt is paid depending on the amount.
2007-11-20 15:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won a judgement, before you sue, notify the court that the defendent has not paid,
2007-11-20 14:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by Squat1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can only garnish wages if you owe taxes or child support.
You cannot garnish wages for anything else - not even credit card debt. But you can put a lien against any property if they owe you monies
2007-11-20 14:59:58 · answer #6 · answered by The JRTs will rule the world 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hire a collection agency.
2007-11-20 14:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the court that he won't pay and they will prosecute him.
2007-11-20 14:30:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
you can put a lien on his property if he has any.
2007-11-20 14:33:13 · answer #9 · answered by shreck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋