[E Yeaton]

We lost a case in small claims court because we were not well enough prepared to ask the tough questions. The person filing against us is dishonest and we didn't do our job to prove otherwise. He was represented by a collection agency. This took place in Nova Scotia. We arranged to make monthly payments and the agency sent the cheques back as he says he is taking it further, we assume to put some sort of judgement against our property or wages. Is there anything we can do to stop this? Is making payments not a suitable way to attempt to pay the debt? The amount is $2810.00. There were no 'rules' put forth in court, just that we had to pay the above amount. There was no time or anything set forth. On a side note, the person we must pay has a judgement against him with the Canadian Government, I believe for taxes, for over $25,000. If we have to come up with the full amount is there any way the money can go to the government instead of him? He made so many threats on our family, we had to call the RCMP. This is probably very vague and if further information is required, please let me know.
Thank you.
E. Yeaton

[ScottGem]

First, if you lost in court he ALREADY has a judgement against you. Second, a judgement just states that you have to pay him the amount of the judgement in full. It does not say how you pay. He does not have to accept anything less than payment in full. If you don't pay in full, he can use the judgement to attach your assets.

Finally, you have no say what he can do with the money.