Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas
what are the consequences for...
if a judgement falls in favor of the plaintiff but the defendent fails to
pay, what kind of consequences, if any, do they face? does it
appear on any kind of his/her legal records (i.e. credit report or
other personal records). or would it be easy for them to continue
not to pay and get away with it? thanks.
Asked on 9/28/03, 1:45 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: what are the consequences for...
The judgment goes on their credit record. The abstract of judgment is a lien upon their real property. They can seize bank accounts, or seize and sell other non-exempt property.
The judgment is good for 10 years. Then they can resuscitate the judgment for another 10, and keep going until it's paid.
Answered on 10/03/03, 5:57 pm
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