I was sued by a collection agency and on the judgement from the court it says we owe 896.00. I was to pay 350.00 a month until paid in full which if I am just paying the 896.00... I would be finished this month. However, even though the judgement was for 896.00, the agency claims I owe them over 2500.00 because of legal fees. They say they will garnish my wages if I do not pay the total amount. I was wondering if I pay the total judgement of 896.00 can they still garnish my wages for an amount that is NOT stated on the court judgement? Thank you.

Hello navy:

Nope. Alert your HR department, and KEEP your receipts.

excon

While they can sue for court costs, it has to be part of the original suit and the amount listed in the judgement.

If it was not (and I would check the judgement paperwork carefully) then they would have to go back to court to amend the judgement. How likely they are to win I'm not sure. But I would call their bluff on it.

Thank you so much for your help. I looked through paperwork.. no where does it say I owe extra so they will be getting the balance I believe is due. Thanks again!