How to collecta judgment?
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How to collecta judgment?
I’d like to ask about the procedure in a case that I won (hidden camera in office bathroom). I’ll make a long story (since 2006) short. My co-worker and I have obtained the verdict to our advantage in 06/09. It’s been over 1 year. The other party does not show his willingness to pay adjudged verdict. He refuses to pay.Our lawyer does not seem to know what to do. He said that his job is finished when the trial was over. Is any way to collect the judgment.
Asked on November 7, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am sorry that your victory took on such a sour note. Yes, of course you can collect on the judgement. New York allows you many ways to do so: liens, seizure of property, wage garnishment (probably won't work here, huh?), and even suspension of a business license or permit. I do caution you that you are now in the position of being a judgement creditor so you should familiarize yourself with the fair Debt Collection Practices act which protects debtors from harassment. I am going to give you a link here to the New York state system that explains collections better. If you get stick there are agencies and attorneys that help for a fee. Good luck.
http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/civil/collectingjudg.shtml
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