Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Utah
Judgements
If a judgement has been entered for $250.00 four years ago, can a collection agency ADD additional fees on top of the $250.00 judgement?
Asked on 5/28/08, 11:18 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren
Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.
Re: Judgements
Only for interest, unless the judgment allowed other fees, possible for attorney fees if provided in the judgment. If the collection agency is arbitrarily adding additional fees, they are in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and can be sued.
Answered on 5/29/08, 1:25 pm