Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Oklahoma

garnishment of wages

I was sued by a company from another state. The judgement was from a court from another state. I recieved documents saying I was going to be sued but the these documents never had any court seals or stated when they were filed. I finally got a notice by mail that a judgement was issued against me from a court in a different state. Now they are trying to garnish my wages. Does a court judgement from another state have power in my own state? And can I still stop the garnishment.


Asked on 3/13/07, 12:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steve Chlouber Fuller, Chlouber & Frizzell, L.L.P.

Re: garnishment of wages

To stop the garnishment, you would have to fight the validity of the default judgment that was granted when you failed to respond to the lawsuit. If the debt is large enough or the debt or amount of the debt is improper, it may be worth hiring an attorney to contest the judgment. If you owe the money and have no defenses, it would probably be better to attempt to reach an agreed payment plan. You might consider filing a harship exemption if you have a family. See the garnishment form for information.

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Answered on 3/13/07, 12:42 pm


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