Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Collecting Judgement

If a cash judgement is awarded in a civil lawsuit (real property damage)and the defendant has no assets how do I make sure I collect? Can I file a 'general' attachment of some sort? Can I ask the judge to set payment terms, like monthly payments?


Asked on 2/25/01, 11:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Christopher Wigand Fenster & Faerber

Re: Collecting Judgement

Take a look at Florida Statutes Chapter 77 garnishment it explains several ways you can collect on a jufgment, including garnishing someones wages.

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Answered on 4/20/01, 9:10 am


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