If a Magistrate Court in another state issued a judgment against me for $6000, what can the plaintiff do to enforce collection?
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If a Magistrate Court in another state issued a judgment against me for $6000, what can the plaintiff do to enforce collection?
Also, is there a manatory interest payment addition?
Asked on December 10, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The courts of your state will enforce judgments from another state, so the plaintiff can proceed against you on the basis of his out-of-state judgment and will have available all the same collections mechanisms (e.g. wage garnishment; liens on property; levying on a bank account) that he would have had he sued in the first place in your state. If you do not pay the judgment, the plaintiff can seek post-judgment interest as well.
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