Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Georgia
Filing a Florida judgement in Georgia
I was awarded a judgement in Florida. The defendants then moved to Georgia. How do I file and collect (aprox $40,000)
Asked on 8/02/06, 10:48 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle
Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC
Re: Filing a Florida judgement in Georgia
You need to file an action to domesticate the judgment in Georgia.
Answered on 8/02/06, 10:50 am
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq.
MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys
Re: Filing a Florida judgement in Georgia
To add to Mr. Riddle's response, you need to find out where the judgment debtor resides in Georgia and you will have to domesticate it in that county.
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Answered on 8/02/06, 10:54 am