Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Washington
How do I collect on a judgement?
I have received a judgement in a small claims case. How do I collect the money? Can
I place liens on bank accts.? cars? a job? other income? How and where do I go to
find out how to do this?
Asked on 3/02/00, 2:54 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald Hershenson
Law Office of Gerald M. Hershenson
Re: How do I collect on a judgement?
I am not a practicing attorney in your jurisdiction. You will have to speak with the Court Clerk in small claims to discover the procedure. In most states a levy or attachment must be filed. It may be called a request for execution or something similar. If you do not take action to enforce the judgment it will remain uncollected. I suggest you consult local legal counsel if you can not obtain satisfactory guidance from the Court Clerk as to the procedure.
Answered on 3/15/00, 3:58 pm