Getting paid for a judgement

[alldolledup]

Has any one been successful in getting paid on a small claim judgment, We went to court and so did the defendant. The judgment went in our favor, but the other person wrote us a letter saying he doesn't have the money. He said he would send $50 a month and then after two months no money. The court has been no help to us and in fact said 90% of cases never get paid. We are in our sixties and don't know how to find out his banks (if any) where he now works, etc. Amy advice?

 

[crismld]

If the person in fact does have a stable & steady job, bank accounts, owns propertty etc.. It is pretty easy to locate and verify this information. You can hire an attorney to handle this. Another less expensive alternative; you can check this information yourself.
I can give you some helpful information...

You can try any of the following internet sites for a backround report, which will verify last known address, possible employment, as well as info regarding liens' judgements etc..
Normally a fee involved probably no more than $50.00. Regarding property ownership. You can check for free Deeds & Registrar's office in the county which the person lives. You can verify home ownership, date of purchase, purchase price of home etc.

A. Intelius.com
B. Knowx.com
C. US Search.com
D. Zabasearch/ which will direct you to another site.
E. Peoplefinders.com.

Hope this helps.

 

[alldolledup]

Thanks, I thought of the internet, but didn't know how current they are. We knew where he worked in November but when I called the Personnel office there, they would give me no info. Thanks.

 

[seniorjudge]

The court has been no help to us and in fact said 90% of cases never get paid.

I'm surprised the number of cases that get paid is that high.

In any event, you may want to sell the judgment to a collection agency.