What to do if I won a case for small claims but it has been close to 6 months now and I am still waiting for payment from the defendant?
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What to do if I won a case for small claims but it has been close to 6 months now and I am still waiting for payment from the defendant?
I have been stressing out about this for too long. Really need some legal advice on what to do next. Was thinking of paying for a sheriff to get access to the funds owed to me by law but I am not sure how reliable that is and, if it is guaranteed, that I will even get my money back from what the defendant owes me.
Asked on February 4, 2013 under Business Law, Texas
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In order to receive payment from the defendant, you will need to enforce the judgment against the defendant by obtaining a wage garnishment. Check with the Small Claims Court advisor regarding the documents you will need to file with the court to obtain a wage garnishment against the defendant.
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