What to do if I received a court summons for wage garnishment on a debt that I’ve never received notice of or attempt to collect on?
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What to do if I received a court summons for wage garnishment on a debt that I’ve never received notice of or attempt to collect on?
Do I have any ground to stand on now that it is for wage garnishment? The plaintiff does have suits against them for no attempt to contact made. The only debt I have had was 9 years ago (if this is what they are tring to collect for). The judgement was 4 years ago.
Asked on September 28, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Indiana
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all sattes in this country a judgment creditor is allowed to levy on a judgment debtor's assets or garnish his or her wages to satisfy the outstanding judgment.
This is apparently is what is happening to you despite never receiving any prior notice of collection attempts before. I suggest that the best way to understand the court summons for the wage garnishment where your wages will be garnished from your employer is to consult with a consumer law attorney and discuss what means would be best to try and resolve the judgment against you. Possibly entering into a monthly payment agreement in writing would be an option for you?
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