Tim
LOS ANGELES,#2Consumer Suggestion
Sun, August 13, 2006
HAVING a judgement against someone does not necessarily mean you will collect from them. The judgement shows up in public records, but the only way that you can get the judgment enforced is to have an abstract of judgement or a garnishment. Otherwise, you are just one of many individuals to whom money is owed by the debtor. You could pursue a "bad faith" case and ask for punitive damages, but not in small claims court. Good Luck!