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The labor commissioner has awarded me a judgement for $28,000. I need to know what my next step to collect is. The debtor refuses to pay but I am aware he is employed with a good job and owns property
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The award filed with the court is enforceable like a civil money judgment. The law gives you many tools to use to enforce the judgment. The question then becomes what to do with respect to this particular debtor.
You mention employment. The debtor's wages can be garnished. You mention a property. That can be subjected to a judgment lien. Depending on the equity and the specifics it could be levied and even sold.
In addition to those possibilities, bank or brokerage accounts can be levied. The debtor can be ordered to appear in court to answer questions about their financial situation.
When it comes to judgment enforcement, the creditor has many options and is not limited to one strategy.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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