Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Washington

small claims debt collection
hello..i was awarded a small claims
settlement against a former patient
who lives in bainbridge island,
washington...i do not believe that he
is going to pay..in california, the
sheriff's department can do a writ of
execution for wage garnishment, but
that isn''t the case in
washington..the settlement is only
$550.00..what recourse do i have?

thank you,

Asked on 7/27/07, 3:39 pm

Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

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Re: small claims debt collection

Hello; If you need help with this please call me or email me.

The judgment can be filed of record in King County for $20.00. I need an exemplified copy of the CA judgment and the filing fee.

Once it is of record, it acts as a lien on your judgment debtor's real property, which cannot be sold without your judgment being satisfied.

And any and all attorney fees and costs you incur collecting the debt are ALSO recoverable, along with 12% interest.

So really, you are fine. Again, if you want help, just say so.

Elizabeth Powell

Answered on 7/27/07, 4:01 pm

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