Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

I worked in Toronto, Canada with a company that eventually moved to Florida. So I now work with this same company in florida. I recently recieved a letter from a collection agency address to me with my company name and address on it saying court proceedings have found in their favor 15k that I owe them and that my wages can be garnished if I don't pay the full balance. I never was informed of any court proceedings, and I have been disputing the amout owed for about 10yrs. My question is "can a canadian collection agency that won a judgement against me in a Canadian court garish my wages here in the united states"?


Asked on 4/24/10, 8:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Once they domesticatr the foreign judgment, they can.

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Answered on 4/30/10, 8:38 pm
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

Yes, as stated above. Best thing to do is demand proof of judgement and service of process on you. This could be a ploy. Want to know the law? Sign up for our free newsletter on varies areas of the law by sending an email to [email protected] and requesting the newsletter, or go to www.ConsumerLawyerHelp.com.

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Answered on 5/01/10, 9:51 am


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