Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Judgement collection
I was awarded $5,250 from ex in fees in 1994 plus 10% annually, ''for which let execution issue if it is not paid.'' what does that mean?
Asked on 1/16/07, 12:26 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: Judgement collection
Your judgment was good for 10 years if properly recorded. It's probably expired now, i.e. no good.
Answered on 1/17/07, 10:38 am
Lewis Palomino
Law Office of Lewis Palomino
Re: Judgement collection
The phrase refers to your right to take measures to collect on the judgment, which may include having your local sheriff's office attach certain of the defendant's property to satisfy the judgment.
Answered on 1/16/07, 6:16 pm