Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

I was in a auto accident three years ago, where a person had no insurance. I have taken them to small claims court to retrieve damages of 2,500.00. They were first under a stipulation to pay 50.00 per month, well they fell short on that. Consequently, we are now back in court where I have gone in front of the judge in small claims court to have the defendant fill out a fact sheet. The judge verbally told the defendant that she has 30 days to either pay me the 2,500.00 and or fill out the fact sheet. The defendant has chosen to ignore the judges request. The judge has told me that the ball is in my court, what would I like her to do. I am not familiar with what my options are so I need some assistance from a legal avenue. What I would like is for this person to be picked up by the police for thumbing her noise against the judges request, and have her sit in jail until she pays what she owes. Can I do that?


Asked on 9/27/11, 12:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

You cannot put someone in jail because they owe money. Debtors' prison has been gone for centuries. However, you can get a judgement for the full amount owed and then seekk to collect it via garnishment or other means.

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Answered on 9/28/11, 4:57 am


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