Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Massachusetts

debt collection

I have a judgement against me in the Lowell district court from a collection company. The initial bill was written off by the issuing bank but bought by this aquisition company who has taken me through the entire legal process. I have appeared for every court date. I was served with a cival supenea to appear this august. I am currently on workers comp .My question is can they take personal property from me. I have a house which is covered by the homestead act but i have a two cars one is still owned by the bank the other is free and clear. any info would be great


Asked on 6/19/08, 9:43 pm

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JOHN TATOIAN LAW OFFICE OF JOHN A. TATOIAN ESQ.*Licensed Only in Massachusetts

Re: debt collection

Generally, motor vehicles registered under the law of Massachusetts and not exempt from execution under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 235, Section 34 shall not be attached by writ of attachment in a civil action based upon a contract unless written consent to such attachment is endorsed on the writ and signed by a justice, associate justice or special justice of the court. Please feel free to contact my office for a free consult based upon the facts of your specific situation.

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Answered on 6/25/08, 4:03 am


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