What to do if I was in court 3 years ago with my neighbor over a dog bite incident but still haven’t received monies?
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What to do if I was in court 3 years ago with my neighbor over a dog bite incident but still haven’t received monies?
A lean was put on her home and from what I’m aware she isn’t to buy anything big(cannot make big purchases) and she owes me over $15,000. I need to know how to go about finishing this and moving on with my life. I haven’t spoken to the lawyer; I was a minor at the beggining of the incident and am about to turn 19 in months. I have been doing research and saw I had options such as my favorite (form of execution) and think this would be the most helpful. It’s been about 6-7 years; she still lives in the same neighborhood right across the street at that.
Asked on July 12, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, New Jersey
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, you have a judgment against your neighbor concerning a dog bite. Obtaining a judgment is just half the battle in litigation. The other half is collecting on it.
What needs to be done is have an order of examination of your neighbor's assets and from there you can start the levy process on her bank accounts or garnish her wages.
I suggest that you consult with an attorney that practices in the area of debt collection. You need to be aware that at year nine of the judgment that if you have not been paid in full that you will need to renew it or you will end up losing your judgment.
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