Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Georgia
I have a judgement against me and my wages are being garnished. What can I do if i was never served papers or notified about the pending case?
Asked on 5/10/10, 4:46 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill
Paula McGill Attorney at Law
You may have been the victim of sewer service. In other words, the process server doesn't really serve the person, but simply throws it away.
You need to file a motion to open the judgment against you. This needs to be done immediately. You should obtain a copy of the return of service that is required to be filed in the clerk's office.
You should also file an objection to the garnishment.
If there is a substantial judgment, you should hire an attorney to resolve this issue.
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Answered on 5/17/10, 1:47 am