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    Feb 2, 2009, 01:25 PM
    Judgment Collection and Garnishment
    I have a monetary Judgment, Can I garnish a joint account if only one of the account holders is named in the judgment
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    Feb 2, 2009, 01:27 PM

    Yes
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    Feb 2, 2009, 02:33 PM

    Ok thanks
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    Feb 2, 2009, 02:53 PM

    You may garnish it , but the other party is allowed to show what money is theirs, So you may only get money belonging to the party you have the judgement against.
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