Yes, a bank account owned by an S corporation can be seized for a civil judgment, but the process typically involves obtaining a court order or a writ of garnishment. The creditor must demonstrate that the S corporation owes a debt and that they have legally obtained a judgment. However, the specifics can vary by jurisdiction, and protections may apply, so consulting with a legal professional is advisable for tailored guidance.
Yes.
In Washington, a lawyer cannot personally seize your car and personal property to satisfy a civil judgment. Typically, a lawyer would need to obtain a court order authorizing a law enforcement officer or a constable to seize and sell your property to satisfy the judgment.
The judgment can be executed as a bank account levy or wage garnisment or liens against real property solely owned by the judgment debtor or to seize and liquidate any unexempt property that is owned by the judgment debtor.
A creditor can garnish wages or attach assets if they have obtained a judgment against the debtor.
No. They cannot unless a judgment has been rendered by the court and the new account has been seized by court order.
Yes, if the debtor's state vehicle exemption does not protect the vehicle from seizure and sale.
A judgment creditor cannot seize a refund, that action is only available to the IRS, state tax agencies or state child support enforcement agency. The judgment creditor would need to levy the debtor's bank account, garnish income or enforce the judgment by other means allowed by the laws of the debtor's state.
A creditor cannot seize your bank account. A creditor can sue for payment, and a court could order you to pay, but even then your bank account would not be seized. Sometimes paychecks are garnished, meaning a portion of them are taken to pay a debt, but only when ordered by a court, and never the entire amount of the paycheck. Bank accounts can also be frozen by a court, when there is a legal dispute that involves that account. Freezing an account prevents any transactions, but it is not the same as seizing the account.Another View: Disagree, in part, with the above answer. While the lienholder cannot "seize" control of "your bank account" IF the respondant is attempting to shield their assets against a court ordered lien judgment, the judge CAN order that funds equal to the judgment be paid to the plaintiff from the identified account.
No. The judgment creditor might take your car and sell it to pay part of the judgment, but your license has no intrinsic value for sale. In addition, the judgment creditor is not permitted to seize your license or ask the state to seize it until you pay the judgment.
You need to sue the debtor and if you prevail the court can issue a judgment lien. The judgment lien can be recorded in the land records and used by the sheriff to seize personal property.You need to sue the debtor and if you prevail the court can issue a judgment lien. The judgment lien can be recorded in the land records and used by the sheriff to seize personal property.You need to sue the debtor and if you prevail the court can issue a judgment lien. The judgment lien can be recorded in the land records and used by the sheriff to seize personal property.You need to sue the debtor and if you prevail the court can issue a judgment lien. The judgment lien can be recorded in the land records and used by the sheriff to seize personal property.
A judgment creditor can levy a bank account even if it is joint. A judgment creditor can only garnish income if there is no other way to recover monies owed. A judgment creditor can place a lien against real property but cannot perfect the lien as a forced sale of a primary residence. A judgment creditor cannot seize a tax refund.
A credit card company cannot freeze your bank account. However, it can sue you in court for any overdue balance. If the credit card company is successful, the court will issue a judgment lien that the creditor can use to freeze your bank account and seize any money you have on deposit. In fact, the judgment lien can be used to seize any assets you own to satisfy the lien.