Yes it can. But as far as it being a slam dunk for the same judgment to be issued, no. Whoever is doing the suing can only use the decision to support their position and maybe buttress their position to influence the decision handed there in the civil court.
The judgment is against the person, not the property.
It is a notice you have been sued for civil damages and must appear in court to defend yourself. If you do not shoe, a judgment may automatically be rendered against you.
You can check for judgments against a person by searching court records online, visiting the courthouse in the jurisdiction where the judgment was issued, or hiring a professional background check service. Additionally, credit reports may also show any judgments that have been reported to credit bureaus.
A bench warrant can be issued for a person with a judgment if they fail to comply with the terms of the judgment, such as failing to pay fines or appear in court as required. The bench warrant allows law enforcement to arrest the person and bring them before the court to address the violation.
You have to get a judgment against the person in court first.
YOU SUE THE ESTATE
The person who is owed the debt files a lawsuit against the debtor and if granted a judgment can in most states use it as a wage garnishment to collect money owed. The amount a person's wages can be garnished by a judgment creditor is regulated by state or federal law. Some states do not allow wage garnishment if a judgment can be collected in some other manner, such as a bank account levy or lien against real property belonging to the debtor.
It will come from the deceased person's estate.
You can try conducting a public records search or hiring a private investigator to locate where the individual is currently working. Another option is to request information from the court that issued the civil judgment, as they may have updated contact details for the individual.
If the husband was not liable for the debt, then his wages cannot be garnished to collect on the judgment. The judgment is against the person who incurred the debt.
If they have cause, yes.
Do you have judgment against the debtor?