How to collect a small claims judgement against a business?
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How to collect a small claims judgement against a business?
I have a small claims judgement against a business that hasn’t been paid. I’ve read that it is possible to garnish wages or put a lien on property. These seem like measures to take against an individual but not a business. What is the best way for me to proceed in collecting against a business?
Asked on May 13, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
True, the garnishment of wages is more for collecting against an individual than for collecting from a business with a judgement, But not the issue of the lien on property. A judgement creditor can put a lien on real property owned by the business and they can levy against any "personal" property in the form of assets of the business to sell and get their money. That involves getting a Sheriff or Marshall involved. You can also levy against bank accounts if you know where they are held. You will have to serve a notice on the bank Go and see the clerk at the small claims court and ask for a booklet that I am sure that they have about the how to part on collecting judgements. The best way is really any way you can collect and that will not be known until you start trying. Good luck.
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