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cranehand
Feb 18, 2009, 05:26 PM
Failure to appear judgement for unsecured credit card $7,800 and change I live in Texas can my wages be garnished I own no property and usually keep my bank account under $2,500 I have moved around a lot in the past year and missed the summons and court date the debt is legitiment and I entend to pay however I am concerned that if I don't settle this matter I will have no control of what the court takes from me

twinkiedooter
Feb 18, 2009, 07:52 PM
They can take all the money in your present bank account and garnish your wages.

ScottGem
Feb 18, 2009, 07:57 PM
Texas does not allow garnishment of wages for unsecured debt.

You may be able to get the Judgement vacated on grounds of improper service. While that's only a delaying tactic, it may help get a settlement.

Fr_Chuck
Feb 18, 2009, 08:00 PM
I agree with Scott, unless they have recently changed the law, Texas does not allow personal wage garnishment