Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

Information Subpoena

I have been assigned a money judgment from the original plaintiff. The judgment was ordered in a different county than that which I live. In the process of trying to collect the judgment I need to compel other companies that are out side the state (TX) to provide records on the defendant. I have been advised to use an ''Information Subpoena''. I would like to know, whether I need to file the subpoena in the court that originally ordered the judgment, or will the court where I live be willing to enter the subpoena. Also, can I word the subpoena in such a manor to allow it to be sent to multiple people / businesses?

Thanks for your time.


Asked on 8/26/02, 5:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Information Subpoena

You need to get signed up with a good collections attorney. Every state where you have reason to believe assets may be located will need a copy of the judgment and assignment entered.

A subpoena is only good within the geographical limits of the court of issuance. If a state court, it's only good within the state. Federal subpoenas have a somewhat longer reach, but that gets even more complicated.

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Answered on 8/26/02, 5:35 pm


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