Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Utah
can a lawyer put a hold on my joint bank account when I haven't even been notified of a judgment against me?
Asked on 12/29/10, 6:02 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren
Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.
No "hold" can be placed on any account without a judgment. If that is being threatened then the lawyer is in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices and and can in fact be sued for damages and attorney fees.
Answered on 1/03/11, 7:46 am