Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Alabama

Satisfying a judgement

My bank account has been frozen due to an unpaid bill ($475.00). The reason for the freeze (according to the company) is because of a judgement against me. Now they say I owe over $900.00 for attorneys fees and court costs and the original bill. The problem is that the court date isn't until April 4. So my question is, can they freeze my account without a judgement being rendered ahainst me yet?


Asked on 1/17/03, 1:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Kreitlein Robert Kreitlein, Attorney at Law

Re: Satisfying a judgement

I'll have to echo the other attorney responses. Go and ask the bank for the document that was given to them ordering the freeze.

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Answered on 1/18/03, 1:31 pm
Jon Lewis Lewis, Feldman, & Lehane, LLC

Re: Satisfying a judgement

I don't see how they could have frozen your bank account without a judgment against you or a court order. Have you spoken to your bank to see why the account is frozen and on what authority? I would need to know more facts about the case and review the court file.

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Answered on 1/17/03, 3:22 pm
Michael McNair M. S. McNair, Attorney-at-Law, P.C.

Re: Satisfying a judgement

You do not give enough information for a full response. If you have not had a court date, then there should not be a judgment. If there is no judgment, then they should not be able to do anything with a bank account. More information is needed.

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Answered on 1/17/03, 4:19 pm


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