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The person seeking the recovery of money owed must file a lawsuit in the proper court of venue. If they win they will be awarded a writ of judgment which in most states can be used to garnish the debtor/defendant's bank account. Be advised that in many states a judgment cannot be enforced against marital and/or joint accounts. If the winning plaintiff tries to execute the judgment against any exempt property owned only by the debtor or jointly owned he/she may end up on the "wrong side" of a lawsuit.
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∙ 18y ago
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∙ 9y agoIn order to restrain a person from accessing the bank account the police can freeze the bank account. Without notice to the restrained party, an application to the Court ex parte is made, which when accepted will be used to freeze the account on intimating the bank.
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∙ 15y agoIf you think another person owes you money you can bring a civil action. If you obtain a judgment in your favor the court will issue an execution that allows the sheriff to sieze any property of the defendant. If you know of any bank accounts owned by the defendant the sheriff can serve a copy of the execution on those banks and sieze all interest in the accounts in the amount that will satisfy the judgment.
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∙ 13y agoThe bank can freeze any account that is held by a customer with the bank. But, this does not happen at the banks wish. Usually a legal order by law enforcement agencies (police or cops) is required to do so. Usually cops and federal authorities freeze bank accounts of terrorists and known malicious elements of the society.
You cannot ask the bank to freeze your account. But, you can ask them to close it if you want.
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∙ 17y agoThe "freezing", seizure or levy of bank account funds are only possible through a court order regardless of how the accounts are established. The exception of course being the IRS.
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Can a bank freeze all your bank accounts?
Yes. The government can even freeze your offshore bank accounts if the money is illegal.
Can collection agencies freeze bank accounts containing social security and retirement funds?
Collection agencies can not freeze anything. Only courts can freeze bank accounts.
Can the police freeze your bank account for a minor hit and run?
No. In the US the police cannot freeze your bank account. That would require a court order.No. In the US the police cannot freeze your bank account. That would require a court order.No. In the US the police cannot freeze your bank account. That would require a court order.No. In the US the police cannot freeze your bank account. That would require a court order.
Who can freeze your bank account?
The bank can freeze any account that is held by a customer with the bank. But, this does not happen at the banks wish. Usually a legal order by law enforcement agencies (police or cops) is required to do so. Usually cops and federal authorities freeze bank accounts of terrorists and known malicious elements of the society.
When can a bank freeze your account?
Yes. The bank can freeze any account that is held by a customer with the bank. But, this does not happen at the banks wish. Usually a legal order by law enforcement agencies (police or cops) is required to do so. Usually cops and federal authorities freeze bank accounts of terrorists and known malicious elements of the society.
What is meant by freezing a bank?
Actually one can only freeze a bank account and not freeze a bank itself. The bank can freeze any account that is held by a customer with the bank. But, this does not happen at the banks wish. Usually a legal order by law enforcement agencies (police or cops) is required to do so. Usually cops and federal authorities freeze bank accounts of terrorists and known malicious elements of the society.
Why would the government freeze your bank account?
The bank can freeze any account that is held by a customer with the bank. But, this does not happen at the banks wish. Usually a legal order by law enforcement agencies (police or cops) is required to do so. Usually cops and federal authorities freeze bank accounts of terrorists and known malicious elements of the society.
Does dept of revenue have the right to freeze bank accounts?
Yes
Can a partner freeze the bank accounts of a partnership firm?
yes
Can revenue Canada freeze a joint bank account?
It is possible for Revenue Canada to freeze a person's bank account. This includes both single and joint bank accounts.
Can the lender freeze bank accounts?
In most cases, lenders cannot freeze bank accounts. They can, however, in some cases collect money from a bank account without permission from the account owner. That takes a judge's intervention. Most lenders will not go that far.
How can a bank freeze your account that is in another bank?
Yes. The bank can freeze any account that is held by a customer with the bank. But, this does not happen at the banks wish. Usually a legal order by law enforcement agencies (police or cops) is required to do so. Usually cops and federal authorities freeze bank accounts of terrorists and known malicious elements of the society.
