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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:45 am Subject: paying a judgement

location: San antonio , Tx

I would like to know what is the law as it relates to paying a judgement. I lost a case ( a totally biased judge ) and know I have to pay about 1000 buck to a guy that bought the judgement for pennies on the dollar.

Can I just pay whatever amount i want on a regular basis?

In other words they are asking me to agree to a payment plan but i would rather just pay what I can when I can. If i sign a payment plan then Im stuck with that plan. If I'am paying something can they still go futher with the judgement? And where are the law that govern payments, I would like to know the rules.

Thanks

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:42 am Subject:

I'm assuming you're not being garnished on this judgement? At this point you can contact the creditor and set up a payment plan. You're probably going to have to pay more than you want. Explain to them any financial problems you might have. Prove to them that you are willing to pay it..and want to. If you don't follow the payment plan, they can file for a garnishment.

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:44 am Subject:

Hi alfredarreguin

I am sorry to hear your case. The court might have fixed your payment plan in the judgment. You will have to pay according to the plan. What type of judgment have you got? Most of the times, wages are garnished from the paystub. Under the laws, you are required to pay within 25% of your disposable earning for the week.

The laws on judgment vary from one state to another. Check with your attorney general office for the laws on wage garnishment. I think that wages cannot be garnished in Texas. Read this link for information on wage garnishment in your state.

http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/state-wage-garnishments.html#44

Brad C · Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:31 pm Subject:

Move to Texas?

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:06 pm Subject:

actually...It's 25% disposable for a PAY period, which is not necesarily one week, generally it's 2.

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:08 pm Subject:

And..Gretchin is correct, I didn't notice earlier that you're from Texas. The only things that you can be garnished for in Texas are IRS, child support, and at times, criminal judgements.

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:43 am Subject:

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:57 am Subject:

That is correct, you can't be garnished for regular debt in Texas. Have you appealed the judgement? Did you demand validation in the discovery process? I wouldn't let that judge do this to you...plead to a higher court, that is what appeals are for!