Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York
Legal hold
Do you have to be served legal papers for a legal hold on your bank accounts?
Asked on 8/05/08, 10:07 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Shepro
Jeffrey Shepro PC: NY Commercial Real Estate and Business Law
Re: Legal hold
It depends on who has the hold on your bank account. Government may be able to restrain your bank account for back taxes without court judgment while general creditors generally must file suit, serve the debtor and obtain favorable judgment before pursuing a bank restraint. There are many other factors to consider. Additionally, you may be able to vacate a judgment and remove a bank restraint depending on the facts and circumstances of the case. Please call if you would like to discuss further.
Answered on 8/06/08, 10:10 am