Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Alabama

In Sept '10, we loaned $6000. to a friend, who said he'd pay it back in a month. Now, it has been 6 months. He did pay us $500 over a month ago, but now he won't answer his phone or contact us. I have left several messages on his cell phone--no response. I even wrote him a letter--no response. My question: what do we have to do to get a garnishment against his earnings or a lien against his earnings/property? We do not want to go to small claims court. The limit here is $3000, and a judgement does not guarantee that you'll get your money. The man is a general contractor and we know that he has money coming in.


Asked on 4/05/11, 8:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Patterson Underwood & Reimer, P.C.

Your best option is to file suit in your county circuit court. It's going to cost some money for filing fee, but you can seek damages over $3000. And if you receive a Judgment against him, you can look to file a judgment lien against any property or bank accounts he owns. Good luck.

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Answered on 4/06/11, 9:51 am


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