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    May 2, 2008, 07:53 AM
    Collecting a judgement
    How do I go about claiming my judgement money from a small claims case? It was filed against a small company in Florida not an individual. I live out of state from the defendant and I already know the guy is a dead beat because he has owed me the money for over a year. Are there companies that will by the debt from me for a fee or a percentage?
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    May 2, 2008, 02:38 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Axman
    How do I go about claiming my judgement money from a small claims case? It was filed against a small company in Florida not an individual. I live out of state from the defendant and I already know the guy is a dead beat because he has owed me the money for over a year. Are there companies that will by the debt from me for a fee or a percentage?

    They won't buy the debt but there are collection companies - now that you have a Judgment - that will collect, usually for 1/3. Some collection agencies will work for individuals, others will not - depends on the agency and you might have to call around.

    If you don't mind answering a question - how did you in one State get a judgment against someone in another State? I've got the same situation and I keep running into brick walls. I am afraid I will have to physically go to the other State to file and then go back for the hearing.
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    May 2, 2008, 03:32 PM
    Yes, most collection agencies will do it, I would hire one in their state.
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