Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

California judgment enforced in TX?

I was hit with a judgment in CA over a landlord-tenant situation. I am fully aware of the judgment and that I owe it (argued case and lost). I've since moved to TX from CA. I have two bank accounts: one based in CA with just myself and another acct. here in TX (diff. bank) with my fiancee who is also listed on the judgment. They've since levied the CA acct. (1) Can they do that since I am physically in TX now? (levy the CA acct.) and (2) Can they levy the TX account and is there any way I would be notified of any impending action on the TX account? (3) Would they have to get a judgment in TX to do so? (4)


Asked on 9/08/05, 2:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: California judgment enforced in TX?

They can levy on any property you have in California regardless of where you currently live.

If Texas law allows a judgment creditor to levy on a bank account, then the would have to register the judgment in Texas and use Texas law to accomplish this.

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Answered on 9/08/05, 5:14 pm
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: California judgment enforced in TX?

1. It's where the account/bank is located for a garnishment.

2. If the bank has an operation in California, they may be able to reach your Texas account from there.

3. Notification isn't required until the bank freezes your account.

4. The California judgment can be entered in Texas and pursued as a Texas judgment.

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Answered on 9/08/05, 6:08 pm


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