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    May 31, 2008, 11:22 AM
    Judgement waiting time in Florida
    After a judgement is entered agaist a person, does the collection agency have to to wait a period before they can file a garnishment on your Bank account in FLorida
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    May 31, 2008, 11:26 AM
    You normally have 30 days to file an appeal on a small claims case so yes, they would be required to wait that 30 days before they could go for garnishment or levy to collect the judgment.

    While I can't say 100% for Florida, this is usually the case.
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