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    dalerod Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 22, 2008, 06:25 PM
    Garnish bank account
    Can you tell me if a utility company can garnish my bank account for a 1 year old bill not paid
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    Feb 22, 2008, 06:42 PM
    They may sue you in court, get a judgement and then garnish your bank account in those states that allow garnishment of bank accounts
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    Feb 22, 2008, 07:00 PM
    In almost every instance, if a creditor can obtain a judgement by suing you, they can then attach your bank accounts.
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