Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Indiana

What is the legality of collections using body attachment on someone that is not living in the state that issued the order? Also can they put body attachment on someone due to medial expenses? State in question, Indiana.


Asked on 9/26/15, 12:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kenneth Wilk Rubino Ruman Crosmer & Polen

A nonresident is usually not subject to the jurisdiction of the court of another state. However, if the court in the other state at one time had jurisdiction over you for some reason, then a valid judgment could be entered against you. Thereafter, the creditor can enlist the aid of the state in which you reside to enforce that judgment. Your best bet is to make peace with these people ASAP.

IF YOU OWE SOMETHING, YOU SHOULD PAY IT.

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Answered on 9/27/15, 10:57 am


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