Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania
If I win a judgment in a civil suit with my tenant but my tenant has little or no assets at the time of the judgment, but is left an cash inheritance several years later, can I still recover the judgment?
1 Answer from Attorneys
You can certainly attempt to collect on the judgment if you learn of assets your former tenant has recently acquired. Do you recall which bank he/she used? You could attempt to garnish whatever money might be held there up to the amount of your judgment (plus interest that's accrued over the years). It's a crapshoot and will cost you to file a Writ of Execution, but certainly worth a shot if you have some specific information about new money.
Best of luck to you.
Cary B. Hall, Esquire
Law Offices of Cary B. Hall, L.L.C.
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Souderton, PA 18964
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