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What are you allowed to do with your assets when you're in a lawsuit but a judgment hasn't been decided yet?
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Nothing, any attempt to transfer or sell property will be considered fraudulent and the court will invalidate the action. This includes changing title to real property, closing bank accounts, selling or transferring assets such as stocks, bonds, etc. It does not include quitting a job to avoid garnishment nor continuing to spend income and/or money held in bank accounts.
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Can a civil lawsuit result in a garnishment?
A civil suit after a judgment is obtained but not before can definitely result in a garnishment of the judgment debtor's salary. That is one of the most widely used methods of collecting on a judgment when the debtor does not have assets from which to pay the debt.
If a small business has a lawsuit or judgment against them can they take your personal assets such your house car and other monthly incomes not associated with the business?
If you operate as a soleproprietor then yes your personal assets can be used to satisfy the judgement. If on the other hand you operate as a corporation or a LLC then your personal assets are protected.
In Tennessee are your assets frozen as soon as a lawsuit is filed?
Your assets are not frozen as soon as a lawsuit is filed. However, the summons you are served will advise no to use the disputed assets until the case is over.
What is considered assets in a lawsuit?
Assets are generally regarded as anything of value. Thus, in a lawsuit people tend to sue for the other person's assets, including money, real estate, etc...
Can the administratrix of an estate be held liable for law suits pertaining to the deceased?
The estate of the decedent is responsible for paying the judgment in any lawsuit against the decedent. When notice of the lawsuit has been filed in the estate the Administrator would be responsible for maintaining the assets until the lawsuit has been resolved. No distribution can be made to beneficiaries until the debts of the estate are paid. The Administrator can be held liable if they distribute assets before debts are paid.
What does a judgment mean on an unsecured credit card?
It means the creditor has won a lawsuit, been awarded a writ of judgment and can execute the judgment against non-exempt assets and property as defined by state law that belongs to the judgment debtor. The preferred method of executing a judgment is by wage garnishment, followed by bank account levy, the seizure and liquidation of non-exempt property and liens against real property. The state exemptions allowed for personal and real property when properly used can give the defendant/debtor considerable protection against the enforcement of a creditor judgment.
Can a creditor recover any deficit that results from the voluntary repossession of a vehicle if the borrower has no assets or property?
Yes. If the borrower is employed the lender can file a lawsuit and be awarded a judgment which can be executed as a wage garnishment. Even if the borrower does not have seizable income, assets or property at the time the judgment is awarded the lender can hold the judgment. Judgments can be from 5-20 years duration and most are renewable. That means it is highly likely that at some future time the debtor will be employed or have assets or property that can be attached.
If you have a judgment against you what does this mean and what can the company that has the judgment against you do to you?
A judgment is a court order that is awarded when a lawsuit is won by a plaintiff. The judgment can be executed in several ways pursuant to the laws of the state where it was awarded. Some of them are, garnishment of wages, levy of bank account(s), liens against real property, seizure and sale of nonexempt assets belonging to the defendant. Macky...(macky83@juno.com)
In Wisconsin are your assets frozen as soon as a lawsuit is filed?
No. They aren't.
Judgment Creditor lien on marital property?
The lien will encumbered the entire property unless it is against only one spouse and the state in which the property is located is held by the married couple as Tenancy By The Entirety.If TBE exist, a forced sale of property cannot be ordered without the agreement of the non judgment spouse. Voluntary sale, transfer of deed, refinancing, etc. via the non judgment spouse is generally allowed subject to conditions and approval by the court.
What assets are protected against a judgment in a wrongful death civil suit?
Each state has different laws on what assets can be protected from judgment creditors.
If being sued what is non exempt?
Non-exempt refers to assets or property that can be seized or sold to satisfy a judgment in a lawsuit. Non-exempt assets typically include things like cash, investments, real estate, vehicles, and valuable personal belongings. Exempt assets, on the other hand, are protected and cannot be taken to satisfy a judgment. The specific list of exempt and non-exempt assets can vary depending on the laws of the jurisdiction where the lawsuit is filed.
