Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Minnesota
Wage Garnishment by a Collection Agency
Is it possible for a Collection Agency, not the origional creditor, garnish wages with out a Judgement Order?
Asked on 6/24/04, 10:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
David Anderson
Anderson Business Law LLC
Re: Wage Garnishment by a Collection Agency
Yes. Under certain circumstances, a debt may be assigned to an collection agency, and following statutory procedures, obtain the right to garnish without obtaining a judgment.
These procedures are very limited, and the penalty for violating them are severe.
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Answered on 6/25/04, 8:35 am